Herman Coffee Cake Starter and Bread

Discover the perfect blend of sweet nostalgia and comforting aroma with this Herman Coffee Cake Starter and Bread recipe, a delightful way to transform your Herman starter into a soft, spiced treat. This recipe combines a tender, cinnamon-infused crumb with an irresistibly buttery brown sugar topping that caramelizes beautifully as it bakes. Whether studded with chopped nuts or sweet bites of dried fruit, each slice is packed with texture and warmth, perfect for pairing with your morning coffee or serving as a sweet afternoon indulgence. With a quick 20-minute prep time and versatile serving options, this classic coffee cake is the ultimate addition to your baking repertoire. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, it’s a crowd-pleasing dish that makes baking with a Herman starter both simple and rewarding.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Herman starter (prepared)
• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Chopped nuts (optional)
• 0.5 cup Raisins or other dried fruit (optional)
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar (topping)
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar (topping)
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (topping)
• 2 tablespoons Butter (topping, melted)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or two 8-inch round cake pans.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the Herman starter, flour, and granulated sugar.

Step 3

Add the baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to the mixture. Stir well until combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

If using, fold in the chopped nuts and dried fruit for additional texture and flavor.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan(s) and spread evenly.

Step 8

In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon for the topping.

Step 9

Sprinkle the topping mixture over the batter and drizzle with the melted butter.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1332.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4427.8

Total Fat 179.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.3g
Cholesterol 445.9mg	0%
Sodium 3154.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 663.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.3g	0%
Total Sugars 360.5g
Protein 68.3g	0%

Vitamin D 149.9IU	0%
Calcium 495.7mg	0%
Iron 21.5mg	0%
Potassium 1906.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.6%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 58.4%