Coffee Cake
📜 Collection: Christine Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Desserts A classic homemade coffee cake featuring a tender crumb and a spiced crumb topping. Perfect for serving with morning coffee or as an afternoon treat.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 45 mins | None | 8 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Sifter
- 8” x 8” square pan
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cups | Flour | Sifted |
| 1 cup | Sugar | Granulated |
| 1/2 cup | Shortening | Softened |
| 3/4 tsp. | Salt | None |
| 1/4 tsp | Baking Powder | None |
| 1/2 tbsp. | Cinnamon | None |
| 1/2 tsp. | Soda | None |
| 3/4 cup | Buttermilk or Sour Milk | None |
Instructions
Step 1: Mixing and Topping
- Sift the dry ingredients (2 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 3/4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tbsp. cinnamon, 1/2 tsp. soda), then cut in 1/2 cup shortening.
- Take out 1/2 cup crumbs to reserve for the top.
Step 2: Assembly and Baking
- Dissolve 1/2 tsp. soda into 3/4 cup buttermilk or sour milk, then add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until incorporated.
- Pour batter into a greased 8” x 8” square pan and sprinkle the reserved 1/2 cup crumbs over the top.
- Bake at 350° for 45 min until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
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