Buttermilk-Cinnamon Coffee Cake
Coffee cake may be a delectably sweet treat, but many of the ingredients: buttermilk, nuts, cinammon and ginger pack significant health benefits.
By Margaret Fox & John BearThis coffee cake is not only mouth-watering and delicious, but the key ingredients, cinnamon (an anti-inflammatory) and ginger (helps the immune system), give this treat a nutritious boost.
INGREDIENTS
2 1/4 cups white flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup canola oil
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup buttermilk
PREPARATION
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In bowl, mix flour, salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ginger, both sugars, oil. Remove 3/4 cup of mixture; add nuts and 1 teaspoon cinnamon to it. Mix well; set aside to use as topping.
3. To remaining batter add baking soda, baking powder, egg, buttermilk. Mix. Small lumps are fine.
4. Pour batter into well-greased 9-by-13-by 2-inch pan. Sprinkle topping evenly over surface. Bake 40 to 45 minutes.
Reprinted with permission from Morning Food by Margaret Fox and John Bear.
GRACE by Jane D. Westmoreland, Monroe, North Carolina
Blessings on this day,
may I make it special in some way.
Blessings on all people,
may I see the goodness in everyone.
Blessings on nature,
may I notice its beauty and wonder.