Best Springtime Coffee Cake Recipes

SPRINGTIME COFFEE CAKE BY JANET

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This cake is good for a Easter brunch or for that midnight snack. It is easy to make and is best when served fresh, but good anytime.

Provided by JANET JORDAN

Categories Cakes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 c flour
2 c sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
3/4 c butter ( 1 1/2 sticks )
2 c buttermilk
1 tsp baking soda
1 c raisins
1 c chopped nuts

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and spices. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles corn meal.
3. Reserve 1/2 cup of the mixture in a second bowl, combine the buttermilk and baking soda.
4. Pour this into the remaining crumb mixture in halves, beating thoroughly after each addition.
5. Stir in the raisins and nuts. Spread the batter into a greased and floured9 by 13 pan.
6. Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture over top. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour until brown and springy when touched or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.

SPRINGTIME COFFEE CAKE

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I like the fresh fruit flavor in this coffee cake. The strawberries and rhubarb make a nice combination.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 9-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

2 cups unsweetened fresh or frozen strawberries
1-1/2 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarb
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
CAKE:
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
2 eggs
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
TOPPING:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon cold butter
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a saucepan, combine the strawberries, rhubarb and sugar; let stand for 15 minutes. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into the fruit mixture. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Cool to room temperature. , Combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking powder and baking soda; cut in butter until crumbly. In a small bowl, beat eggs, buttermilk and extract; add to flour mixture and mix well. Spread half of the batter into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Carefully spoon the fruit mixture on top. Spoon remaining batter over fruit mixture. , For topping, combine sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in walnuts. Sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 321mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.