Raisin-Walnut Coffee Cake

Name: Raisin-Walnut Coffee Cake
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for pan; 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; 1 1/2 c. walnuts, chopped; 3/4 c. brown sugar; 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/2 c. raisins; 1 c. granulated sugar; 3 large eggs; 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract; 1 c. sour cream

Make this on Sunday to enjoy an on-the-go breakfast or snack all week.

By Kate MerkerPublished: Jan 4, 2022

1 Rating

Mike Garten

Yields:

12 serving(s)

Total Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Cal/Serv:

523

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Layer the walnut, brown sugar, and cinnamon mixture within the sweet, tender cake for added crunch.

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Ingredients

1 cup
(2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for pan
2 1/2 cups
all-purpose flour
2 tsp.
baking powder
1 tsp.
baking soda
1/2 tsp.
kosher salt
1 1/2 cups
walnuts, chopped
3/4 cup
brown sugar
1/2 tsp.
ground cinnamon
1/2 cup
raisins
1 cup
granulated sugar
3
large eggs
2 tsp.
pure vanilla extract
1 cup
sour cream

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 375°F. Butter an angel food cake pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. Step 2In a small bowl, combine walnuts, brown sugar, and cinnamon; transfer half to a second bowl and mix in raisins.
3. Step 3Using electric mixer, on medium speed, beat granulated sugar and butter to combine, 2 minutes. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, then vanilla. Reduce mixer speed to low and mix in flour mixture until just combined. Mix in sour cream until just combined.
4. Step 4Spread half of batter evenly in prepared pan and sprinkle with raisin-walnut mixture. Top with remaining batter and sprinkle with walnut mixture. Bake 30 minutes.
5. Step 5Reduce oven temperature to 300°F and continue baking until wooden pick inserted into cake comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes more. Cool cake completely in pan on wire rack.
6. Step 6Unmold cake. Slice and serve, or wrap in plastic and freeze for up to 3 days. One hour and 15 minutes before serving, let thaw to room temperature. If desired, warm in 375°F oven.