Louisiana Coffee Cake

Indulge in the irresistible charm of Louisiana Coffee Cake, a Southern-inspired treat bursting with warm spices, nutty pecans, and a buttery streusel topping. This moist and tender cake harmoniously blends the comforting flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla with the rich tang of buttermilk—making it the perfect pairing for your morning coffee or an afternoon snack. The addition of chopped pecans gives a delightful crunch, while an optional dusting of powdered sugar adds a touch of elegance. Ready in just under an hour with simple ingredients, this crowd-pleasing dessert is as easy to make as it is to enjoy! Bake a slice of the South right into your kitchen with this classic Louisiana Coffee Cake recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.75 cups unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 pieces large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with butter or nonstick spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, combine the melted butter, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the chopped pecans to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.

Step 7

To make the streusel topping, combine 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 cup flour, and 4 tablespoons cold butter (cubed) in a medium bowl. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until crumbs form.

Step 8

Scatter the streusel evenly on top of the cake batter in the pan.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 10

Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 11

Optional: Once cooled, dust the top lightly with powdered sugar for a finished look.

Step 12

Cut into squares and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1220.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4300.5

Total Fat 206.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 102.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 786.3mg	0%
Sodium 2561.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 572.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.9g	0%
Total Sugars 327.1g
Protein 57.8g	0%

Vitamin D 206.9IU	0%
Calcium 579.1mg	0%
Iron 18.5mg	0%
Potassium 1216.0mg	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: 42.4%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 52.3%