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Ingredients
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Coffee Cake Ingredients
Method
Coffee Cake Directions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk together until well mixed.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, mixing just until combined.
- 6
Prepare the Topping
In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped nuts if using.
- 7
Layer and Bake
Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle half of the topping, then pour the remaining batter on top. Finish with the rest of the topping. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your housemade coffee cake!