I have always loved the combination of Rosemary and Walnut! And have often used it in cakes and cupcakes. Rosemary is such an interesting herb. Goes well with savory and sweet. Currently, my rosemary plant has gone wild, and I had trimmed a lot of the stems and I gave been using this fresh perfumed rosemary in everything I can.
Rosemary Walnut Coffee Cake
Unlike other coffee cake, this Rosemary Walnut Coffee Cake doesn’t have a very thick layer of crumbs on top. It is just a personal choice, and you can feel free to double the quantity I mentioned in the recipe for the crumb topping. The texture of the cake is delicate and not overly sweet. The sour cream gives a mild tangy taste that goes so well with the flavor of rosemary.
Does this Rosemary Walnut Coffee Cake have coffee in it?
Coffee Cake got its name because traditionally it was served with coffee. Coffee Cake have a delicate crumb, and crispy strudel on top. You can definitely add coffee to the batter but that is not always the case. This rosemary walnut coffee cake has no coffee in it.
How is coffee cake different from Crumb cake?
I believe the only difference is that Coffee cake has thin layer of strudel on top and crumb cake has a thicker layer of strudel on top. This Rosemary Walnut Coffee Cake has a very light layer of crumbs/strudels on top as compared to traditional coffee cake.
Size of the Rosemary Walnut Coffee Cake
The recipe bakes an 8-inch round cake.
How to keep the cake flat on top?
There are two things you can do to maintain a flat top on the cake.
Can you bake this cake eggless?
I haven’t tried but I am quite sure it is possible as the recipe calls for sour cream. So, if you increase the quantity of the sour cream, it might work out. If you try eggless version, please do let me know.
Do you use butter or oil in the cake?
I have baked this cake using butter and using oil too as a substitute. Both works great. In the recipe card below, I have mentioned the measurement of both. The cake comes together very effortlessly as you can see from the VIDEO. A quick one bowl mix and it’s ready. If you are not a fan of crispy strudel on top, feel free to discard it. Although, traditionally the cake is enjoyed with coffee, we absolutely loved it with tea. What can I say, we are tea loving people!
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