Cardamom-Crumb Coffee Cake Recipe

Name: Cardamom-Crumb Coffee Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cut into small pieces; ½ cup light brown sugar, packed; 1 cup old fashioned oats, divided; ¼ cup white whole wheat flour (or whole-wheat pastry flour); ½ teaspoon ground cardamom (or cinnamon if you prefer); ¼ cup walnuts, chopped; 2 cups white whole wheat flour (or whole-wheat pastry flour); 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom (or cinnamon if you prefer); ½ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs; ½ cup light brown sugar, packed; 1 cup fat-free buttermilk; ¼ cup canola oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cut into small pieces
½ cup light brown sugar, packed
1 cup old fashioned oats, divided
¼ cup white whole wheat flour (or whole-wheat pastry flour)
½ teaspoon ground cardamom (or cinnamon if you prefer)
¼ cup walnuts, chopped
2 cups white whole wheat flour (or whole-wheat pastry flour)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cardamom (or cinnamon if you prefer)
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
½ cup light brown sugar, packed
1 cup fat-free buttermilk
¼ cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
To prepare oatmeal crumb: Combine butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup oats, 1/4 cup flour and 1/2 teaspoon cardamom (or cinnamon) in a food processor.
2
Process until the mixture is crumbly.
3
Turn out into a bowl and add the remaining 1/2 cup oats and walnuts.
4
Combine with fingertips or a fork until blended.
5
To prepare cake: Preheat oven to 350F Coat an 8-inch-square pan with cooking spray.
6
Sift 2 cups flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon cardamom (or cinnamon), baking soda and salt together in a large bowl.
7
Whisk eggs and 1/2 cup brown sugar in a medium bowl until well blended, gradually whisk in buttermilk, oil and vanilla.
8
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients in 2 additions, stirring each time to thoroughly blend the ingredients together.
9
Spread half the batter in the prepared pan.
10
Sprinkle half the oatmeal crumb evenly on top.
11
Spoon the remaining batter over the crumbs and gently spread in an even layer.
12
Top with the remaining oatmeal crumb.
13
Bake the coffee cake until browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.
14
Let cool for 10 minutes.
15
Serve warm.

1341

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cut into small pieces, ½ cup light brown sugar, packed, 1 cup old fashioned oats, divided, ¼ cup white whole wheat flour (or whole-wheat pastry flour), and more.

Yes, Cardamom-Crumb Coffee Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cardamom-Crumb Coffee Cake

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