Low Fat Cinnamon Coffee Cake
Indulge guilt-free with this Low Fat Cinnamon Coffee Cake, a lighter take on a classic comfort food. Made with a blend of all-purpose and whole wheat flour, this moist and airy cake is naturally sweetened with unsweetened applesauce and enriched with the subtle tang of low-fat buttermilk. Layers of warm cinnamon spice and a crunchy brown sugar-walnut topping make every bite irresistible. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or an afternoon treat, this easy-to-make coffee cake is baked to golden perfection in just 30 minutes. Enjoy it fresh and warm with your favorite cup of coffee while savoring a healthier twist on traditional favorites!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup sugar
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.33 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9 inch square baking pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 2 teaspoons of the cinnamon.
In a separate bowl, combine the sugar, applesauce, vanilla extract, and eggs, whisking until well blended.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, and mixing until just combined.
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, remaining 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and chopped walnuts.
Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
Sprinkle half of the brown sugar-cinnamon-walnut mixture over the batter in the pan.
Pour the remaining batter over the top and spread evenly. Then, sprinkle with the remaining brown sugar-cinnamon-walnut mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve warm for the best flavor, paired with a hot cup of coffee.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2524 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.7 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 382 mg | 127% | |
| Sodium | 2546 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 495.2 g | 180% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.3 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 296.1 g | ||
| Protein | 53.6 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.2 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 557 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 1338 mg | 28% | |
*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.
