Sour Cream Chocolate Swirl Coffee Cake

Health score
1%
Sour Cream Chocolate Swirl Coffee Cake
85 min.
16
251kcal

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Indulge in the delightful experience of baking a Sour Cream Chocolate Swirl Coffee Cake, a perfect treat for any morning meal, brunch, or dessert occasion. This recipe combines the rich flavors of semisweet chocolate with the creamy tang of sour cream, creating a moist and decadent cake that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. With a preparation time of just 85 minutes, you can easily whip up this delicious cake to impress family and friends.

The unique swirl of chocolate and vanilla batter not only adds a stunning visual appeal but also delivers a harmonious blend of flavors in every bite. The addition of finely chopped pecans provides a delightful crunch, enhancing the overall texture of the cake. Whether enjoyed with a steaming cup of coffee or as a sweet ending to a meal, this coffee cake is sure to become a beloved staple in your recipe collection.

Perfect for gatherings or a cozy morning at home, this Sour Cream Chocolate Swirl Coffee Cake is a versatile dish that caters to all occasions. So, roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and get ready to create a masterpiece that will warm hearts and satisfy cravings. Your kitchen will be filled with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked cake, making it hard to resist a second slice!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup pecans finely chopped
  • oz bittersweet chocolate chopped
  • cup sugar 
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • oz cream sour
  • teaspoons vanilla 
  •  eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 1.5 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • oz bittersweet chocolate chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon cooking oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Generously grease 12-cup fluted tube pan.
  2. Sprinkle with pecans, tilting pan to coat sides with some of the nuts. Set pan aside. In 1-quart microwavable bowl, place 3 ounces chocolate. Microwave on High 30 seconds; stir. If necessary, microwave in 10 second increments, stirring each time, until melted. Set aside to cool.
  3. In large bowl beat sugar and butter with electric mixer on medium speed 1 to 2 minutes or until light and fluffy. Beat in 1/2 cup of the sour cream, the vanilla and eggs until smooth. On low speed, beat in 1 cup of the flour, the baking powder and salt until dry ingredients are moistened. Beat in remaining sour cream and flour just until blended.
  4. Spoon 2 cups of the batter into cooled chocolate; stir until mixed. Spoon half of the remaining batter into pan. Drop half of the chocolate batter over the vanilla batter. With table knife, gently swirl. Spoon remaining vanilla batter into pan. Top with remaining chocolate batter. Gently swirl; smooth top.
  5. Bake 38 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes. Invert onto serving platter.
  6. Place 1 ounce chocolate and the oil in small microwavable bowl. Microwave on High 20 seconds; stir until smooth.
  7. Drizzle over coffee cake.
  8. Serve warm or cool.

Nutrition Facts

Calories251kcal
Protein5.77%
Fat47.99%
Carbs46.24%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.44
Glycemic Load
17.45
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
5.3278260464254%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.18mg
Delphinidin
0.12mg
Catechin
0.12mg
Epigallocatechin
0.1mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:251.42kcal
12.57%
Fat:13.5g
20.78%
Saturated Fat:4.57g
28.59%
Carbohydrates:29.27g
9.76%
Net Carbohydrates:28.12g
10.23%
Sugar:15.76g
17.52%
Cholesterol:39.48mg
13.16%
Sodium:160.28mg
6.97%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.32%
100%
Caffeine:6.1mg
2.03%
Protein:3.65g
7.31%
Manganese:0.28mg
14.14%
Selenium:9.09µg
12.99%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.54%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.82%
Folate:33.77µg
8.44%
Iron:1.42mg
7.88%
Vitamin A:391.1IU
7.82%
Phosphorus:77.01mg
7.7%
Copper:0.14mg
7.06%
Magnesium:20.75mg
5.19%
Vitamin B3:1.02mg
5.12%
Calcium:51.23mg
5.12%
Fiber:1.15g
4.61%
Zinc:0.53mg
3.53%
Vitamin E:0.46mg
3.05%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.85%
Potassium:97.04mg
2.77%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
2.05%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.67%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.1%