Brown Butter, Ginger, and Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Brown Butter, Ginger, and Sour Cream Coffee Cake is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Simmer 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until browned bits form, 6-8 minutes.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionSimmer 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until browned bits form, 6-8 minutes.
Pour into a 2-cup measuring cup.
If needed, add more butter to measure 1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons (added butter will melt).
Whisk flour, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl.
Stir in 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons brown butter (reserve remaining butter for cake); stir until moist clumps form.
Stir in ginger.
Preheat oven to 325°.
Butter pan generously.
Whisk all-purpose flour and next 7 ingredients in a medium bowl.
Using an electric mixer, beat remaining 1 cup browned butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and thick, 2-3 minutes.
Add eggs one at a time, beating to blend between additions.
Beat in sour cream, milk, and vanilla.
Stir in flour mixture just to blend.
Spoon half of cake batter into prepared pan; smooth top.
Scatter 1 cup of topping over.
Spoon remaining batter in dollops over; smooth.
Add almonds to remaining topping; squeeze to form 1/2" clumps and scatter evenly over batter in pan.
Bake until a tester inserted into center of cake comes out clean, about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
Run a knife around edge of pan to release cake.
Remove pan sides; let cool completely.
DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead.
Store airtight at room temperature.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.