Beaujolais Buttermilk Coffee Cake

Directions

Combine the flour, salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ginger, sugar (both white and brown), and oil.

Mix with an electric beater until well blended.

Take out ¾ cup of the mixture for the topping.

To this mixture add the nuts and an additional 1½ teaspoon cinnamon and mix well.

Add the soda, baking powder, egg and buttermilk, stir until just incorporated and smooth, don’t over mix.

Pour into a 9 x 13 inch greased pan.

Sprinkle the topping on the batter.

Bake at 350℉ (180℃) F for 25 to 30 minutes, with a wooden stick inserted comes out clean.

Cool on a wire rack for about 15 minutes.

Serve warm with coffee, hot chocolate or tea, drizzled with honey, maple syrup if desired.

After you slice the cake, these slices can be stored in an air-tight container or they can be frozen well too.