Spicy Buttermilk Coffee Cake
Elevate your coffee break with this Spicy Buttermilk Coffee Cake, a deliciously moist and tender treat infused with warm spices and a hint of heat! This unique twist on a classic coffee cake combines the richness of buttermilk with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a surprising kick of cayenne pepper for an irresistible flavor profile. Topped with a simple powdered sugar glaze, this cake is the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and buttery goodness. Ready in just one hour, it’s the ultimate dessert for gatherings or an indulgent everyday snack. Serve it alongside your favorite cup of coffee or tea for a delightful pairing!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan or line with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the cake cools, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
Once the cake has cooled to room temperature, drizzle the glaze over the top.
Slice and serve. Enjoy the subtle heat and warm spices of this buttermilk coffee cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2860 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 69.7 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.7 g | 184% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 526 mg | 175% | |
| Sodium | 3133 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 513.2 g | 187% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 274.3 g | ||
| Protein | 53.1 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.5 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 483 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 903 mg | 19% | |
*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.
