I was really thinking about us going on a field trip today, had a few places in mind. And then there was a beautiful children’s book I wanted to tell you about. But guess what won out? This Jewish Coffee Cake recipe. We took a vote at our house. It’s really cold out, and everyone wants to sleep in a little and have Jewish Coffee Cake for breakfast. The nutmeg and cinnamon in this recipe pair perfectly with your morning coffee. This recipe has been in my extended family for as long as I can remember, and it’s the staple coffee cake in our house. Jewish Coffee Cake: simple to make, moist and delicious.
The nutmeg and cinnamon in Jewish Coffee Cake pair perfectly with a steamin’ cup o’ joe!
Spoon melted butter over the topping before baking.
Bake, and voila: Jewish Coffee Cake!
Jewish Coffee Cake
Ingredients
- 3 1/4 cups flour
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 1/3 cups white granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 cup coarsely chopped nuts walnuts or pecans
- 1 stick butter melted
Instructions
- With wooden spoon, mix together both sugars and flour.
- (Reserve 1 1/2 cups of this flour/sugar mixture for making the topping later.)
- To remainder of flour/sugar mixture:
- Stir in vegetable oil and buttermilk.
- Stir in nutmeg, baking soda, salt and baking powder.
- Place batter in greased 9 X 13 baking pan.
- Topping:
- Separately, mix together reserved 1 1/2 cups sugar/flour mixture, cinnamon and chopped nuts.
- Sprinkle on top of batter.
- Melt butter, and spoon evenly over topping.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes, or until cake tester comes out clean.
Notes
It's not a typo: this recipe does not call for eggs!
Remember to reserve the 1 1/2 cups sugar/flour mixture for the topping.
This freezes well if you're lucky enough to have leftovers.
I use freshly grated nutmeg in this recipe.
Use pecans or walnuts for the topping. I used pecans.
Linda Jenkins says
This looks yummy. I may even try my hand in the kitchen to bake this coffee cake. Thanks. Wish me luck.
Allie Taylor says
Good luck Linda!!!
[email protected] says
Yum, I think some of your family members have previously leaked this recipe, but I’m so glad they did. It’s delicious, and now I’m craving it.
Aunt Pinkie says
Your mom brought this to Thanksgiving and it is fabulous! There were no leftovers!
Julie says
Yum. Now on my to-bake list!!
[email protected] says
Ahhh yes! Since our family invaded yours twenty some odd years ago….we have enjoyed this recipe many times. In fact…. we have made my sister pre-make the dry ingredients….put them in a zip lock bag and bring them in her suitcase to Hawaii for a family vacation. Haha….kid you not! This brings me to a place of warm vacations, sleepy family all around me (except dad) and S&J taking their turn making our morning breakfast. Mmmmmmm. Luxuriously, delicious moment. Thank you to your ancestors for finding this recipe!
Allie Taylor says
Ha ha. I’m not exactly sure who did the invading! But sure glad we called a truce with a wedding ring…:) Little (and big!) Gems are very important! (So is excellent coffee cake!)
Sheryl says
Notice she said “made”…she’s not kidding. It was “bring the cake or no ticket to vacation!” 🙂 I definitely give this recipe 5 stars. It is so yummy and turns out every time.
Tracy says
This coffee cake looks and sounds delicious! I called Dave and caught him at the grocery store just in time to pick up the ingredients. Yum!!!!
Denise says
This looks like a keeper. BTW one of the things I really love about your blog, (one of many things), if I’m out, I can use my iPhone to look up one of your recipes and pick up the ingredients!
jen says
Oh, MY! Looks so yummy! WHERE did you find your 9×13 pan in the picture?
Allie Taylor says
It is pretty yummy Jen! Got the pan at King Arthur Flour in Norwich, VT. But happen to know that Bed Bath and Beyond also carries this line, made by USA Pan. And even better, you can use their 20% off coupon on it. I really love these pans, they’re heavy duty and cook very evenly.
Fern Gagnon says
The coffee cake is absolutely delicious, thanks for sharing it!
Allie Taylor says
Glad to hear it Fern, this is definitely one of our favorites!
Michelle says
This looks great, but what makes it Jewish?
Lee says
I NEED THIS. Also- HUGE fan of Penzey’s! I think I own every single spice and blend they’ve ever made!
Tamy says
Oh boy! This sounds delicious and looks wonderful. I would so love having this in the morning. I have to try it! 🙂
Sady says
I’m going to my cousins house for thanksgiving this year .
Her husband and his family will all be there, and are Jewish ! So I thought I would try this recipie !! For them all to enjoy !
I’m excited to make this !
And impress them all !
Allie says
Hey that’s awesome Sady. Hope everyone loves it! My best tip for this recipe is to try to distribute the melted butter as evenly as possible over the topping just before baking. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family!