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Classic Coffee Cake

URL: https://alexandracooks.com/2011/08/18/quintessential-coffee-cake/

Ingredients

The cake

  • ¾ stick butter, softened
  • cup sugar
  • cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk

The topping

  • ¾ stick butter, softened
  • ¼ cup flour
  • ¾ cup brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • ¾ cup almonds or pecans, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF and grease a 9-inch square pan.
  2. Cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Add the egg to the butter and sugar mixture and mix on low until combined.
  5. Add half of the dry ingredients and mix until incorporated.
  6. Add all of the buttermilk and mix until incorporated.
  7. Add the remaining flour and whisk until just combined.
  8. Spread the batter into the prepared pan.
  9. For the topping, combine all topping ingredients in a large bowl and mix until well combined.
  10. Spread the topping over the batter.
  11. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the cake is set.
  12. Let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6-8
Calories
250
Total fat
12g
Total carbohydrates
36g
Total protein
4g
Sodium
200mg
Cholesterol
40mg

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