Sour Cream Apple Cake

Name: Sour Cream Apple Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 9 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup sour cream; 1-1/2 cups chopped peeled tart apples; TOPPING:; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 teaspoon apple pie spice

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min.

Yield 9 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Sour cream apple cake is made with tender apples, tangy sour cream and a spiced brown sugar topping. Enjoy the cake with coffee as a glorious way to wake up.

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1-1/2 cups chopped peeled tart apples
TOPPING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon apple pie spice

Directions

In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add alternately with sour cream to the creamed mixture. Fold in apples. Spoon into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. In a small bowl, mix topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until done.

I wish I could give credit where it's due, but I don't remember where this recipe originated. It seems as soon as this coffee cake is out of the oven, my family has it eaten!

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