Buttermilk Coffee Cake
Elevate your breakfast or brunch with this irresistibly tender and moist Buttermilk Coffee Cake, a timeless classic that combines rich flavors with an easy-to-follow recipe. Featuring a luscious cinnamon-sugar swirl nestled between layers of fluffy buttermilk batter, this coffee cake is topped with an irresistible crumbly streusel that adds the perfect amount of sweetness and texture. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and butter, along with an optional sprinkle of chopped pecans or walnuts, it’s a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. With just 20 minutes of prep and a bake time of 35 minutes, this delightful cake can be enjoyed warm from the oven or at room temperature. Perfect for entertaining, holiday mornings, or simply accompanying your favorite cup of coffee, this recipe is a go-to for comfort and flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional)
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture in three parts, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry mixture. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, remaining 0.5 teaspoon of cinnamon, and chopped nuts (if using). This will be your cinnamon-sugar filling.
Spread half of the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter to create a layer. Then spread the remaining batter on top, carefully smoothing it out with a spatula.
For the streusel topping, combine 1 cup of flour, 0.5 cup of brown sugar, and 0.5 cup of butter in a bowl. Use a fork or your hands to mix until crumbly. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the top layer of batter.
Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15–20 minutes.
Optional: Dust the top with powdered sugar before serving for a sweeter finish.
Cut into squares or slices and serve. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3460 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 109.1 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.7 g | 198% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 523 mg | 174% | |
| Sodium | 3148 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 580.6 g | 211% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 335.7 g | ||
| Protein | 57.4 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.2 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 560 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 18.5 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 1213 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
