Cinnamon Walnut Coffee Dessert Cake | ThymeWithApril

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans offer similar flavor and texture.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray.

In a large bowl, add 2/3 cup of shortening and 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of brown sugar.

Mix everything together with a spatula.

Add 2 eggs to the mixture and mix well.

Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour to the bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon of baking powder and 1 teaspoon of baking soda to help the cake rise.

Add 1.5 teaspoons of cinnamon and a pinch of sea salt and mix until well combined using a whisk.

Add 1 cup of buttermilk and mix until you have a smooth cake batter.

In a separate bowl, add 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts and mix together with your hands.

Pour the cake batter into the greased baking dish and spread it out evenly with a spatula.

Sprinkle the brown sugar and walnut mixture on top of the cake batter.

Bake at 350°F for 30 to 40 minutes.

Let the coffee cake cool down before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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