Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the cake soft.
- Prepare Crumble Topping: In a small bowl, mix ½ cup flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly. Stir in nuts if using. Sprinkle evenly over the batter in the pan.
- Bake and Cool: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a festive twist, add ½ cup of dried cranberries or chopped apples to the batter. You can also drizzle a simple glaze (1 cup powdered sugar + 1–2 tbsp milk) over the cooled cake for extra sweetness