Pennsylvania Dutch Coffee Cake Recipe

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is plant-based and can be healthier.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness and moisture.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.

Mix 1 cup of whole milk with 1 tablespoon of white distilled vinegar and let it sit to create buttermilk.

In a bowl, combine 2 cups of brown sugar and 2 cups of flour.

Cut in 1/2 cup of cold butter into the flour and brown sugar mixture until crumbly.

Set aside 1 cup of the crumb mixture for topping.

Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 1 beaten egg to the remaining mixture and mix well.

Pour the buttermilk into the mixture and stir until combined.

Spread the batter into the greased pan.

Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture evenly over the batter.

Sprinkle cinnamon on top of the crumb mixture.

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes.

Allow to cool for about 30 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens