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This sourdough coffee cake is the perfect treat. It is fully of sweet cinnamon goodness in the center as well as on the top. The cake crumb is tender and moist. This is a great treat to have for breakfast or as an afternoon snack.

Make this amazing sourdough coffee cake using sourdough discard. The sweet, tender cake with the cinnamon center and streusel topping is it!`

The flavor of this sourdough coffee cake is sweet, spicy from the cinnamon, and theres a hint of sourdough flavor. It is the perfect treat to eat along with a cup of coffee.

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Sourdough Coffee Cake

This amazingly good sourdough coffee cake is a great way to use up

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Prep Time 20

Cooling time 1

Course Breakfast, cake, sourdough

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Ingredients

Coffee Cake

1 cup Sugar
3/4 cup millk
3/4 cup canola oil
2 lg eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
3/4 cup sourdough starter
2 1/4 cup all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt

Coffee Cake Filling

3 tbsp melted butter 1
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar

Coffee Cake Topping

5 tbsp melted butter
3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp ground cinnamon

Optional Icing Drizzle

1/2 cup powdered sugar1-2 tablespoons milk1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1-2 tbsp milk
1/8 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl , add all your wet ingredients including milk, oil, eggs, sourdough discard, cinnamon, salt, vanilla extract and sugar.
Mix all ingredients until they are well combined. I like to use a whisk.
Once all the wet ingredients are combined, add the dry ingredients: the flour and the baking powder.
Mix until just combined. Do not overmix this. You do not want to develop the gluten in the flour.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
You can use an 9 by 9 inch square pan, a 9 by 13 pan or an 11 by 8 pan depending on how thick you want your cake to be. If you want a thinner cake use a 9 by 13, if you want it to be thicker, use a 9 by 9 or similar size.
Spray your pan with non stick spray and pour half of the cake batter into the pan. Smooth it out and add an even layer of the filling mixture.
Carefully pour the remaining cake batter over the top and spread it over the filling completely.
Sprinkle the crumb topping to the entire top of the cake batter.
Place in the preheated oven on the center rack. Baking time will depend on what size baking dish you use. If you use a smaller pan like an 9 by 9 or 11 by 8, 50-55 minutes is advised to bake. If you use a 9 by 13, the cake will be thinner so you can cut down on the bake time and go about 30 minutes and then check it for doneness by using a toothpick in the muffle of the cake. If it comes out clean the cake is done. Dont over bake it.
Check the edge of the cake as well to make sure its not getting too brown.
Once it is done you can add an optional drizzle of icing. Add it once it has cooled for about 40 minutes at least.
Once the sourdough coffee cake is cooled, cut and enjoy! Store in the fridge onr on the counter at room temperature in an airtight container.

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I love using my sourdough discards to make treats, breads, pancakes and so much more. This cinnamon sourdough coffee cake is one of our favorites! Its going to be added to my most popular post, where I have over 26 amazing sourdough discard recipes.

The crumble topping adds nice texture and sweetness to the cake. I like to drizzle a simple icing over the top as well. This works so well with the cake and the streusel topping.

This is great to have on a Sunday morning, when you can slow down and just enjoy the day. Baking this treat will fill your house with the warm smell of cinnamon and vanilla cake. Never a bad day.