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A close-up of a moist, crumbly slice of Cowboy Coffee Cake with a crumbly topping, sitting on a white plate. The cake is golden in color with a slightly crunchy topping, indicating a delicious, homemade treat.

Cowboy Coffee Cake

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A classic buttermilk Cowboy Coffee Cake that's perfect for any occasion, with a warm, comforting texture and a delightful nutty topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 18
Course: Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 236
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour For the cake batter
  • 1 ½ cups brown sugar Lightly packed
  • ½ teaspoon salt For seasoning
  • ⅔ cup unsalted butter Cold and cut into cubes
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder For leavening
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda For leavening
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg For spice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon For flavor
  • 1 ⅓ cups buttermilk Can substitute with sour milk
  • 2 large eggs Beaten
  • ½ cup chopped nuts Walnuts or pecans recommended
  • Cooking spray For greasing the pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9x13 inch cake pan with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, and salt together.
  3. Cut the butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside ½ cup of the crumb mixture.
  4. Add the baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the remaining crumb mixture, and stir to combine.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and beaten eggs. Pour this egg mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  6. Add the chopped nuts to the reserved crumb mixture and stir until evenly distributed.
  7. Sprinkle the crumb and nut mixture evenly on top of the cake batter. Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 228mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 267IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This coffee cake is perfect for brunch or dessert, with a nutty crumb topping and a light, moist texture. Serve it warm with a cup of coffee for an extra cozy touch.

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