This easy FANTASTIC APPLE SOUR CREAM COFFEE CAKE Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!
INGREDIENTS
1?2 cup shortening (Crisco is good) 1 cup sugar (or more or less to suit taste) 2 eggs 1 1?2 teaspoons vanilla extract or 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1?4 teaspoon salt 1 cup sour cream 4 medium apples, peeled and finely chopped (or 5 small apples) 1?2 cup chopped nuts 1?2 cup brown sugar, packed 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons butter
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Set oven rack to second-lowest position. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan (this can also be made in an 11 x 7-inch baking pan). In a mixing bowl, cream the shortening and sugar for a couple of minutes. Add in the eggs and vanilla or almond extract (if using); beat for about 5 minutes. In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternating with sour cream. Fold in the apples. Spread the batter into prepared baking pan. In a small bowl, combine the nuts, brown sugar, cinnamon and butter. Sprinkle the nut mixture evenly over the batter. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the cake tests done.
by: Kittencalrecipezazz
