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Coffee Cake

Cultural Context

Coffee Cake is a beloved American treat, often served at brunch or as a snack with coffee. Its origins can be traced back to European baking traditions, where cakes were enjoyed with coffee. The dish has evolved to include various flavors and toppings, making it a versatile favorite in homes and cafes alike. Today, coffee cake is popular worldwide, with many regional variations featuring fruits, nuts, or different spices.

AmericanUSdessert
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
1 cup pecans
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup melted butter
2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
1 cup buttermilk
3 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

chopped nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: oats

Seeds add crunch without allergens.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

1

Chop 1 cup of pecans and toast them in a hot pan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.

2

In a bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1 cup of light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/2 cup of melted butter. Stir until you have a crumble mixture and set aside.

3

In another bowl, sift together 2 cups of cake flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, a pinch of kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of fresh grated nutmeg.

4

In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of buttermilk, 3 large eggs, and 1/2 cup of vegetable oil until combined.

5

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix by hand with a whisk until there are no lumps.

6

Prepare a glass 9x13 pan by coating it with baking spray.

7

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.

8

Sprinkle the topping mixture over the entire surface of the batter, ensuring to cover the corners and sides well.

9

Bake in the oven at 375°F for 30-35 minutes, checking for doneness at 33 minutes.

10

Let the coffee cake rest in the dish for about 10 minutes before inverting it onto a plate.

11

After inverting, allow the cake to cool and then invert it again to the right side up.

12

Cut the coffee cake into 18 pieces using a serrated knife for clean cuts.

Cooking Techniques

mixingcreamingbaking

Equipment Needed

hot panbowl9x13 glass pansifterwhiskserrated knife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairynuts

Also Known As

Cinnamon Coffee CakeStreusel Coffee Cake

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