Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or packed light brown sugar, or ½ cup each ((7 ounces/200 grams))
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour ((4.25 ounces/120 grams))
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg or cloves ((optional))
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (65 to 67°F) ((1 stick/4 ounces/120 grams))
  • 1/2 - 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, walnuts, grated coconut, or chocolate chips, or any combination ((optional))
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, or 1 2/3 cups sifted cake flour and ½ cup all-purpose flour, sifted ((8.5 ounces/245 grams))
  • 1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (65 to 67°F) ((1 stick/4 ounces/115 grams))
  • 1 cup granulated sugar, or ½ cup granulated sugar and ½ cup packed light brown sugar ((7 ounces/200 grams))
  • 3 large eggs ((scant 2/3 cup/5.25 ounces/150 grams))
  • 1 cup sour cream ((8.5 ounces/245 grams))
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon lemon extract, or 1 teaspoon orange extract (or 1 teaspoon vanilla and ½ teaspoon almond extract)
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon or orange zest (optional)
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar ((4 ounces/115 grams))
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk, water, maple syrup, or strong brewed coffee

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