Christmas Coffee Cake
Christmas Coffee Cake is a delightful holiday treat that fills your home with the warm aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg. This moist, fluffy cake features a crunchy nut topping, making it perfect for brunch or an afternoon coffee break. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, this festive dessert is sure to become a cherished tradition in your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 9 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- For Topping: 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted), 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans), 2 tbsp cinnamon-sugar blend
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a square baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and buttermilk until smooth; stir in melted butter.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
- Mix melted butter with chopped nuts and cinnamon-sugar for topping; sprinkle over the batter.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: - Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better incorporation. - Customize by adding chocolate chips or dried fruits for added flavor. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze for longer storage.