Barefoot Contessa Coffee Cake

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda until well combined.

3. In a separate large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.

6. In a small bowl, prepare the cinnamon filling by mixing together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped nuts. Set aside.

7. For the crumb topping, combine the flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon in a bowl. Mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

8. Spread half of the cake batter into the prepared cake pan. Sprinkle the cinnamon filling evenly over the batter.

9. Top with the remaining cake batter, spreading it out gently to cover the cinnamon layer.

10. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the top of the cake batter.

11. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

12. Allow the coffee cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

13. Slice and serve this irresistible Barefoot Contessa Coffee Cake with a hot cup of your favorite beverage for a cozy, flavorful treat that's sure to be a hit with family and friends.