german streusel coffee cake 1953

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Not overly sweet, just sweet enough, this is the perfect coffee cake! It’s a simple, old-fashioned recipe. What makes this so special is the mixture of spices. The cinnamon is the most noticeable, but there’s a perfect balance of spices in the cake. Serve with a cup of coffee or tea, and you have one great treat.

(10)
prep time20 Min
cook time20 Min
methodBake

Ingredients For german streusel coffee cake 1953

  • 2 c
    sifted flour
  • 2 c
    brown sugar, packed firm
  • 2/3 c
    butter, room temp
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp
    cloves
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 2
    whole eggs, well beaten
  • 1 c
    buttermilk
  • 1/2 tsp
    cinnamon