Streusel Coffee Cake
"An ideal companion for your morning beverage, this cake takes its name from the German word that describes its casually "strewn" topping. Baking powder, used instead of yeast, makes it possible to prepare the coffee cake shortly before serving...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the Streusel:
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1/2 cup firmly packed light or dark brown sugar
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, chilled
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For the Cake:
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
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3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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3 eggs
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1 1/4 cups buttermilk mixed with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 firm but ripe pears, such as Bosc, Anjou or Comice, peeled, cored, coarsely chopped
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