Easy Buttermilk Coffee Cake

“Easy Buttermilk Coffee Cake”—because who has time for complicated recipes when coffee calls? This simple, fluffy cake delivers just the right amount of sweetness and tang. Thanks to buttermilk, it’s moist without trying too hard. No need for fancy ingredients or laborious steps. Just mix, bake, and enjoy. Oh, and don’t forget the coffee. It’s practically a requirement, considering the name. The best part? You can pretend you slaved away for hours while you only spent 10 minutes prepping. It’s the cake that makes you look like you have it all together—without actually doing much.

Easy Buttermilk Coffee Cake

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An effortless buttermilk cake that’s light, fluffy, and perfect for pairing with coffee.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings 12 servings

Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients

  

For the Cake:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk

For the Topping:

• 2 tablespoons butter melted
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
• In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time.
• Mix in vanilla. Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Stir until smooth.
• Pour batter into the pan.
• In a small bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Drizzle over the batter.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

• Calories: 280
• Total Fat: 14g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Carbohydrates: 37g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 3g

Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)

• Vitamin A: 8%
• Calcium: 4%
• Iron: 4%
• Vitamin D: 2%
• Vitamin C: 1%

Additional Notes

• For an extra touch, add a glaze made of powdered sugar and milk.
• Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• For a more decadent version, add a handful of chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the batter.