Passed down through generations, this coffee cake recipe has stood the test of time. Serve warm for breakfast or brunch.
How to Make It
Step 1
In a large bowl, mix brown sugar, granulated sugar, flour, nutmeg, and 2/3 cup butter.
Step 2
Transfer 1 packed cup of the sugar mixture to a small bowl. Add nuts and cinnamon, mixing well.
Step 3
To the mixture in the large bowl, add egg, buttermilk, baking powder, and baking soda; mix well. Pour batter into a buttered 9-inch cheesecake pan with removable rim. Sprinkle cinnamon-nut mixture evenly over batter.
Step 4
Bake in a 350° oven until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and cake begins to pull from pan sides, about 40 minutes (about 35 minutes in convection oven).
Step 5
Cool on a rack at least 20 minutes. Remove pan rim. Serve warm or cool.
Chef's Notes
At mile-high altitude, increase flour to 2 1/4 cups and reduce baking powder to 1 1/2 teaspoons; bake as directed, allowing about 55 minutes.
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