Coffee Cake - Buttermilk

By BlueSchmoo

This sweet, moist, tender cake with a crunchy nut topping can be served from its own baking pan right out of the oven.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon each salt and ground cinnamon
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup each granulated sugar and salad oil
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
• 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon each baking soda and baking powder
• 1 egg
• 1 cup buttermilk

Preparation

Step 1

ln a medium size bowl, mix together flour, salt, the 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and salad oil. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
To prepare topping, transfer 3/4 cup of this mixture to a small bowl and blend into it the nuts and the 1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon; set aside. To the remaining mixture, add baking soda, baking powder, egg, and buttermilk; blend until smooth. Pour mixture into a greased 13 by 9-inch baking pan, and smooth the top. Evenly spoon reserved topping over batter and lightly press it in.
Bake in a preheated 350° oven (325° for a glass pan)for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cut into squares.