Grandma’s Best Coffee Cake The Domestic Rebel from thedomesticrebel.com
Introduction
Coffee cake is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. This delicious treat is perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. The Beat Coffee Cake recipe is a unique twist on the classic coffee cake recipe. This recipe uses beets to add a natural sweetness and a beautiful pink color to the cake.
Ingredients
For the cake: - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour - 1/2 cup whole wheat flour - 1/2 cup granulated sugar - 1/2 cup brown sugar - 2 teaspoons baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened - 2 eggs - 1 cup cooked and pureed beets - 1/2 cup buttermilk - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For the streusel topping: - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour - 1/4 cup brown sugar - 1/4 cup granulated sugar - 1 teaspoon cinnamon - 1/4 teaspoon salt - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch cake pan with cooking spray or butter. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. 3. In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. 4. Add the pureed beets to the butter mixture and beat until well combined. 5. Add the dry ingredients to the beet mixture in three separate additions, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined. 6. Stir in the vanilla extract. 7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. 8. In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the streusel topping. 9. Pour the melted butter over the dry ingredients and stir until well combined. 10. Sprinkle the streusel topping over the cake batter. 11. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. 12. Allow the cake to cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
This recipe makes 8 servings. Each serving contains approximately: - 385 calories - 18g fat - 59g carbohydrates - 5g protein
Conclusion
The Beat Coffee Cake recipe is a delicious and unique twist on the classic coffee cake. The addition of beets not only adds natural sweetness but also creates a beautiful pink color. This recipe is perfect for a special occasion or as a weekly treat. Enjoy!
