Back-to-Basics Coffee Cake
- SERVES
- 15
- COOK TIME
- 45 Min
Sometimes, it's about simplicity; our Back-to-Basics Coffee Cake gets to the heart of what it means to make a classically good baked dessert. The nostalgic flavors of this sweet, old-fashioned cake are as faithful as any recipe from Grandma's cookbook. So, pour a steaming cup of coffee and unwind with the rich and butter flavors of this perfectly simple coffee cake recipe.
What You'll Need
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 stick butter, softened
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
What to Do
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, combine chocolate chips, brown sugar, walnuts, and cinnamon; mix well and set aside.
- In a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed, cream together the granulated sugar and butter until fluffy. Beat in eggs, vanilla, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until smooth. Slowly add flour and milk and beat until well mixed.
- Pour half the batter into baking dish. Sprinkle half the chocolate chip mixture evenly over the batter. Pour remaining batter over that, then sprinkle the top with remaining chocolate chip mixture.
- Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm, or allow to cool completely before serving.
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