LAUSD Coffee Cake Recipe: Recreate Your School Day Memories
Ilona
Craving that classic taste? This easy-to-follow LAUSD Coffee Cake recipe captures the nostalgic flavor of your school days.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 300 kcal
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- ¾ cup white granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup white granulated sugar
- ¾ teaspoon sea salt
- ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅔ cup neutral oil (such as sunflower or grapeseed)
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup cultured buttermilk (or plain kefir as a substitute)
Build the Base CrumbleIn a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, white sugar, salt, nutmeg, and oil until crumbly. The mixture should resemble soft, damp sand. Create the Cinnamon ToppingScoop out ½ cup of the crumb mixture into a small bowl. Stir in 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and set aside—this will be your sweet cinnamon topping. Blend the Wet IngredientsIn a separate bowl, lightly beat 1 egg. Add in buttermilk, baking soda, and the remaining ½ teaspoon of cinnamon. Mix well to combine into a smooth liquid. Form the BatterPour the wet mixture into the bowl with the remaining crumb base. Gently stir until everything is just incorporated. Avoid overmixing to keep the texture tender. AssembleGrease a 13x9-inch baking dish and pour in the batter. Sprinkle the reserved cinnamon topping evenly across the surface. BakeBake at 375°F (190°C) for 30–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool for 30 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
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