Aunt Martha's Jewish Coffee Cake

Aunt Martha's Jewish Coffee Cake
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    3 hrs 5 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    18

A timeless coffee cake, reminiscent of Eastern European traditions. This cake boasts a tender crumb, a delightful swirl of cinnamon-spiced nuts, and a comforting warmth perfect for any occasion.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    64 g
  • Cholesterol
    96 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    7 g
  • Saturated Fat
    13 g
  • Sodium
    283 mg
  • Sugar
    38 g
  • Fat
    27 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan. (5 minutes)

02

Step

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. (3 minutes)

03

Step

In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer. (5 minutes)

04

Step

Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract. (3 minutes)

05

Step

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

06

Step

In a separate small bowl, combine walnuts, 3/4 cup sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. (2 minutes)

07

Step

Fold half of the walnut mixture into the cake batter. (2 minutes)

08

Step

Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle the remaining walnut mixture evenly over the top. (1 minute)

09

Step

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. (45-50 minutes)

10

Step

Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)

For a richer flavor, brown the butter before creaming it with the sugar. Allow the browned butter to cool slightly before using. The browned butter adds a nutty depth to this delicious coffee cake.
Using room temperature ingredients is crucial for achieving a smooth and evenly textured batter.
To prevent the walnuts from sinking to the bottom, toss them with a tablespoon of flour before adding them to the mixture.
This coffee cake freezes beautifully. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and then foil for up to 2 months.

Frederique Cartwright

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 3.3/ 5 ( 6 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Denis Wiegand

    I added a streusel topping and it was AMAZING!

  • Donny Grimes

    My family devoured this in one sitting! Will definitely be making it again.

  • Elnora Harvey

    This recipe is a keeper! So easy to follow and the cake turned out perfectly moist.

  • Hattie Mccullough

    The walnut-cinnamon swirl is the best part!

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