
A historical dessert from Favorite tested recipes of the members of Humboldt Park Chapter O.E.S and their friends (1900).
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
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mix altogether and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon
bake in a moderate oven
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
The high ratio of baking powder (3 teaspoons per cup of flour) creates an exceptionally tender, cake-like crumb by producing abundant carbon dioxide during baking. The butter, worked into the dry ingredients, coats flour proteins to limit gluten development, while the eggs provide structure and richness. The cinnamon-sugar topping caramelizes during baking, creating a sweet, crispy contrast to the soft interior.
The dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt) can be whisked together and stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week. The cinnamon-sugar topping can also be mixed ahead. However, the batter should be made fresh and baked immediately, as the baking powder begins working once liquid is added.
Store cooled coffee cake covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Reheat individual pieces in a 300°F oven for 8-10 minutes to restore the crispy cinnamon-sugar topping. Can be frozen, well-wrapped, for up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature before reheating.
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The dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt) can be whisked together and stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week. The cinnamon-sugar topping can also be mixed ahead. However, the batter should be made fresh and baked immediately, as the baking powder begins working once liquid is added.
Store cooled coffee cake covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Reheat individual pieces in a 300°F oven for 8-10 minutes to restore the crispy cinnamon-sugar topping. Can be frozen, well-wrapped, for up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature before reheating.