Coon Cake
Dive into the warm, comforting embrace of a homemade Coon Cake, a beautifully simple dessert brimming with the rich flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. This moist, spiced cake is crafted from pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and buttermilk, and is elevated with the optional crunch of chopped pecans for added texture. Perfectly balanced and baked to golden perfection in just 35 minutes, this easy-to-make treat is ideal for gatherings or a cozy dessert at home. With a nostalgic aroma and a soft, melt-in-your-mouth crumb, Coon Cake pairs wonderfully with a dollop of whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar. Whether you're baking for a crowd or savoring a sweet homemade indulgence, this cake is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well mixed.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until no dry streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix.
If using pecans, fold them into the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4072 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 217.7 g | 279% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.1 g | 170% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 101.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 399 mg | 133% | |
| Sodium | 2840 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 509.3 g | 185% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 315.1 g | ||
| Protein | 50.8 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.2 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 451 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 986 mg | 21% | |
*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.
