Brown Butter, Ginger, and Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Vegetarian
Health score
4%
Brown Butter, Ginger, and Sour Cream Coffee Cake
300 min.
10
570kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Brown Butter, Ginger, and Sour Cream Coffee Cake, a perfect treat for any morning meal, brunch, or dessert occasion. This vegetarian recipe is not only a feast for the senses but also a comforting way to start your day. With its rich, nutty aroma from the brown butter and the warm, spicy notes of ginger and cinnamon, this cake is sure to become a favorite in your household.

Imagine the golden crust giving way to a moist, tender crumb, enhanced by the sweetness of dark brown sugar and the zing of crystallized ginger. Each bite is a harmonious blend of textures, thanks to the coarsely chopped almonds that add a satisfying crunch. This cake is not just about taste; it’s also a visual delight, making it an impressive centerpiece for your brunch table.

With a preparation time of just 300 minutes, you can easily whip up this delectable coffee cake, serving up to 10 people. Whether you enjoy it with a steaming cup of coffee or as a sweet afternoon snack, this cake is sure to please. Plus, it can be made a day in advance, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this scrumptious Brown Butter, Ginger, and Sour Cream Coffee Cake, and elevate your baking game to new heights!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup almonds with skins, coarsely chopped
  • tablespoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.8 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.5 cup crystallized ginger chopped
  • cup brown sugar dark packed ()
  • large eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice 
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • teaspoon ground ginger 
  • teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 1.5 cups cup heavy whipping cream sour
  • 1.8 cups sugar 
  • 10 servings butter unsalted (for pan)
  • tablespoon vanilla extract 
  • 0.5 cup milk whole
  • 0.8 cup flour whole wheat

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Simmer 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until browned bits form, 6-8 minutes.
  2. Pour into a 2-cup measuring cup. If needed, add more butter to measure 1 3/4 cups plus2 tablespoons (added butter will melt).
  3. Whisk flour, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir in 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons brown butter (reserve remaining butter for cake); stir until moist clumps form. Stir in ginger. Set aside.
  4. Preheat oven to 325°. Butter pan generously.
  5. Whisk all-purpose flour and next 7 ingredients in a medium bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat remaining 1 cup browned butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and thick, 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add eggs one at a time, beating to blend between additions. Beat in sour cream, milk, and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture just to blend.
  7. Spoon half of cake batter into prepared pan; smooth top. Scatter 1 cup of topping over. Spoon remaining batter in dollops over; smooth.
  8. Add almonds to remaining topping; squeeze to form 1/2" clumps and scatter evenly over batter in pan.
  9. Bake until a tester inserted into center of cake comes out clean, about 1 hour 20 minutes.
  10. Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Run a knife around edge of pan to release cake.
  11. Remove pan sides; let cool completely. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories570kcal
Protein6.8%
Fat29.34%
Carbs63.86%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.51
Glycemic Load
38.86
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
13.773043557354%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.26mg
Catechin
0.14mg
Epigallocatechin
0.28mg
Epicatechin
0.06mg
Eriodictyol
0.03mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Isorhamnetin
0.28mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:570.42kcal
28.52%
Fat:19g
29.22%
Saturated Fat:7.4g
46.25%
Carbohydrates:93.02g
31.01%
Net Carbohydrates:89.88g
32.68%
Sugar:64.16g
71.29%
Cholesterol:106.97mg
35.66%
Sodium:494.73mg
21.51%
Alcohol:0.45g
100%
Alcohol %:0.31%
100%
Protein:9.91g
19.82%
Manganese:0.92mg
45.77%
Selenium:22.77µg
32.53%
Vitamin B2:0.44mg
25.7%
Vitamin E:3.29mg
21.95%
Phosphorus:217.89mg
21.79%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.05%
Calcium:190.21mg
19.02%
Folate:66.34µg
16.59%
Iron:2.63mg
14.61%
Magnesium:57.35mg
14.34%
Fiber:3.14g
12.55%
Vitamin B3:2.43mg
12.13%
Copper:0.22mg
11.06%
Vitamin A:469.76IU
9.4%
Zinc:1.19mg
7.96%
Potassium:264.98mg
7.57%
Vitamin B5:0.72mg
7.19%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.46%
Vitamin B12:0.32µg
5.41%
Vitamin D:0.61µg
4.06%
Vitamin K:1.27µg
1.21%
Source:Epicurious