Ingredients

1/2 cup granulated or brown sugar, or 1/4 cup each

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg or cloves (optional)

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter or margarine, softened

1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans, grated coconut, golden raisins, or chocolate chips, or 1 cup any combination (optional)

Batter:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter or margarine, softened
• 1 cup granulated or brown sugar or 1/2 cup each
• 4 large egg yolks, or 3 large eggs
• 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream or plain yogurt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest (optional)

Glaze (optional):

• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
• 1 to 2 tablespoons milk or water

Description

Coffee Cakes Rank Among The Most Popular Of Comfort Foods, Welcomed At Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner, And As The Name Indicates, Coffee...

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