Classic Coffee Cake

Name: Classic Coffee Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3/4 stick butter, softened; 7/8 cup sugar (3/4 cup + 2 T.); 1 1/2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 egg; 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons buttermilk; 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons flour; 3/4 cup lightly packed brown sugar; 1 scant tablespoon cinnamon; 3/4 cup almonds or pecans, chopped (optional — see notes above)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:40min

Adapted from The Pioneer Woman Note: This half of the PW's recipe. I use a 9-inch square pyrex baking dish, but any 8- or 9-inch square pan will work. Notes: I prefer this without the nuts. It has more of that classic coffee cake taste to me. I should note I’m not a huge fan of nuts in baked goods, so if you like nuts, I say use them. I lightly fill a 3/4 cup measuring cup with brown sugar, which makes the topping slightly less sweet, which I prefer.

Updated at: Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:48:03 GMT