Buttermilk Coffee Cake is a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. With its tender crumb and hint of spices, it’s bound to become a go-to recipe in your baking repertoire. Let’s get started on whipping up the delicious cake that pairs beautifully with a cup of coffee.
Using fresh ingredients is key for the best flavor, especially the buttermilk, which adds moisture and richness. If you’re in a pinch, you can substitute buttermilk with plain yogurt or milk mixed with a splash of vinegar. For nut allergies, feel free to skip the chopped nuts or replace them with seeds for a similar crunch.
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Buttermilk Coffee Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup butter
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 1/3 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 cup nuts, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease the bottom and half an inch up the sides of a 13x9x2-inch baking pan and set it aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Cut in 2/3 cup butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, but set aside 1/2 cup of the crumb mixture for later.
- Stir in 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg into the remaining crumb mixture.
- In another bowl, combine 2 beaten eggs and 1 1/3 cups buttermilk. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture all at once, and mix until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared pan. In a small bowl, combine the reserved crumb mixture with 1/2 cup chopped nuts, and sprinkle it over the batter.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Serve warm and enjoy the delightful aroma that fills your kitchen.
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