Baking Smiles

Baking, as some of you may know, makes me smile.  It’s part of who I am.  It’s a wonderful feeling to pop something into the oven and smell the glorious aroma that takes over the house.  My home often smells like a bakery – which also makes me smile and hopefully, my family and neighbors too!

Today, I’m going to share one of my “go-to” recipes.  This recipe is very versatile and easy and the finished product is perfect every time.

I do a lot of my baking on Friday – to me it’s one of the markers of the beginning of the weekend, it says….slow down, enjoy, rest.  So have a wonderful weekend and try this recipe – it’s sure to make you smile!


J

SOUR CREAM COFFEECAKE

1 c. butter – room temperature

1 ¼ c. sugar

2 eggs

1 c. sour cream

1 tsp. vanilla

Cream together butter and sugar.  Add beaten eggs and blend well.  Add sour cream and vanilla.

2 c. flour (I use whole wheat)

1 tsp. baking powder

½ tsp. baking soda

Blend flour mixture into creamed mixture.  Pour half of the batter into prepared (greased) 10-cup bundt or tube pan.  Sprinkle half of topping evenly over batter.  Add remaining batter and top with remaining topping.  Bake for 1 hour at 350°.

Topping

¾ c. chopped nuts

3 Tbsp. sugar

1 tsp. cinnamon

Variations

Most of the time I make this recipe into muffins.  I just use pan spray or muffin cups and scoop the batter into the cups.  Sprinkle the top of each muffin with the topping mixture and bake for about 18-20 minutes.

You can add blueberries, or other fruit to this recipe and it will be delicious!