Name: Sour Cream Coffeecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar or packed light brown sugar, or ½ cup each ((7 ounces/200 grams)); 1 cup all-purpose flour ((4.25 ounces/120 grams)); 2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/8 tsp salt; 1/2 - 1 tsp ground nutmeg or cloves ((optional)); 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (65 to 67°F) ((1 stick/4 ounces/120 grams)); 1/2 - 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, walnuts, grated coconut, or chocolate chips, or any combination ((optional)); 2 cups all-purpose flour, or 1 2/3 cups sifted cake flour and ½ cup all-purpose flour, sifted ((8.5 ounces/245 grams)); 1 tsp double-acting baking powder; 1 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (65 to 67°F) ((1 stick/4 ounces/115 grams)); 1 cup granulated sugar, or ½ cup granulated sugar and ½ cup packed light brown sugar ((7 ounces/200 grams)); 3 large eggs ((scant 2/3 cup/5.25 ounces/150 grams)); 1 cup sour cream ((8.5 ounces/245 grams)); 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon lemon extract, or 1 teaspoon orange extract (or 1 teaspoon vanilla and ½ teaspoon almond extract); 1 tsp finely grated lemon or orange zest (optional); 1 cup confectioners' sugar ((4 ounces/115 grams)); 1/2 tsp vanilla or almond extract; 2 tbsp milk, water, maple syrup, or strong brewed coffee