Best 6 Simple Buttermilk Coffee Cake Recipes

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Buttermilk coffee cake, a classic breakfast or brunch treat, offers a delightful combination of sweet, tangy, and moist flavors. With its tender crumb, delicate crumb topping, and irresistible glaze, this simple cake is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe passed down through generations or a modern twist with unique ingredients, our guide will help you discover the best simple buttermilk coffee cake recipe to suit your taste and skill level. From the basic ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions to helpful tips and variations, our article has everything you need to create a delicious and memorable buttermilk coffee cake that will become a cherished part of your baking repertoire.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S BUTTERMILK COFFEE CAKE



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This is the best coffeecake I've ever had! So easy to make and always a hit. Not sure if it is really grandma's recipe or if she got it somewhere.

Provided by Busy Lindsay

Categories     Breads

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 1/4 cups flour (I use all purpose and it turns out fine)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup buttermilk (the dry buttermilk found in the baking section of the store will work, just follow the package instr)
1 egg, slightly beatten
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix flour, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon into a large mixing bowl. Add sugar and oil and mix on medium speed until well blended and feathery.
  • Remove 3/4 cup of this mixture and put in a smaller mixing bowl for the topping. Add walnuts and remainder of cinnamon to the contents of the smaller bowl for the topping, mix well and set aside for later.
  • To remaining mixture (not the topping) add baking soda, baking powder, egg and buttermilk. Mix until smooth, this is the coffeecake batter.
  • Spoon the cake batter into a buttered 9 x 13 baking dish. Sprinkle the topping over the cake batter and press lightly with fingers. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 - 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.4, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 18.4, Sodium 218.7, Carbohydrate 50.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 31.3, Protein 4.4

BLUEBERRY BUTTERMILK COFFEECAKE



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Simple, delicious coffee cake recipe that my mom made for company. I took the basic recipe and added blueberries.

Provided by BATA

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Blueberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 ⅓ cups white sugar
½ cup butter
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups buttermilk
2 cups blueberries
⅔ cup all-purpose flour
⅔ cup white sugar
6 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, mixing just until incorporated. Sir in blueberries. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • In a small bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over top of batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.2 calories, Carbohydrate 76.2 g, Cholesterol 68.2 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 539.7 mg, Sugar 37.9 g

BUTTERMILK COFFEE CAKE



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Of all the things I make for breakfast, this gets eaten the fastest. That's all right with me because it's also the easiest to prepare! Serve this tasty treat with fresh fruit, juice and coffee for a complete meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
TOPPING:
1 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour, sugars, oil and salt; mix well. Remove 1/2 cup and set aside. To remaining flour mixture, add egg, buttermilk and baking soda; mix well. Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , To reserved flour mixture add all topping ingredients; mix well. Sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until cake tests done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 169mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SIMPLE BUTTERMILK COFFEE CAKE



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This coffee cake is a great treat anytime of the day. It's great for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. It's extremely easy to make and will always be a hit at the party!

Provided by Amy

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Coffee Cake Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup butter, room temperature
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl. Cut butter into flour mixture until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve about 1 cup butter crumbs.
  • Stir buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract into remaining crumbs until batter is just combined; pour batter into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle reserved butter crumbs over batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.1 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Cholesterol 39.1 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 170.8 mg, Sugar 19.6 g

BUTTERMILK COFFEE CAKE



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Delicious buttermilk coffee cake with a light spice flavor and a streusel-like topping. As coffee cakes go, this one has a pretty low fat content. Taken from the Better Homes and Gardens Limited Edition new cookbook.

Provided by CooksWithScissors

Categories     Breads

Time 55m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup butter
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/3 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup nuts, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ËšF. Grease bottom and 1/2 inch up the sides of a 13x9x2-inch baking pan; set aside. In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; set aside 1/2 cup. Stir baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg into remaining crumb mixture.
  • In another bowl, combine eggs and buttermilk. Add egg mixture all at once to flour mixture and mix until just combined. Spoon batter into prepared pan. Combine reserved crumb mixture and nuts; sprinkle over batter.
  • Bake at 350ËšF for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.1, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 39.5, Sodium 232.4, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 18.8, Protein 3.2

RAISIN BUTTERMILK COFFEE CAKE



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Folks will be lining up in your kitchen while this coffee cake is baking, and then they'll come back for more once they've tasted it! Along with awesome aroma and flavor, the fruity treat is light and tender, and sure to be a hit whenever you serve it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup chopped nuts
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
BATTER:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
3 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups buttermilk
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; set aside. , In another bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. , Combine the dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in raisins. Spread half of the batter into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with half of the crumb mixture. Carefully spread with remaining batter and sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. , Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 339mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients: This will help the cake batter come together smoothly and evenly.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a loaf pan that is at least 9x5 inches: This will give the cake plenty of room to rise.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

This buttermilk coffee cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist crumb, sweet and tangy flavor, and crunchy streusel topping, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a simple but delicious coffee cake recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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