Cardamom-Crumb Coffee Cake
"Cardamom’s distinctive floral and spice aroma makes for a delicious and unique coffee cake. A member of the ginger family, it is widely used in the baking of Scandinavia and the dishes of Eastern India. If you prefer to go more traditional, cinnamon also works wonderfully in this cake. Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 4, cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day; add about 10 minutes to the baking time...."
INGREDIENTS
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For Oatmeal Crumb:
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6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
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1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
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1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, divided
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1/4 cup white whole-wheat flour or whole-wheat pastry flour
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1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom or cinnamon
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1/4 cup chopped walnuts
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For Cake:
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2 cups white whole-wheat flour or whole-wheat pastry flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon ground cardamom or cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
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1 cup nonfat buttermilk (see Tip)
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1/4 cup canola oil
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Tip: No buttermilk? You can use buttermilk powder prepared according to package directions. Or make “sour milk”: mix 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup milk.
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