Busy Brunette Bakerista

My homemade coffee cake recipes don't call for actual coffee but they are delicious. Well, I tired another recipe in the fabulous cookbook Back in the Day Bakery Cookbook and this coffee cake is moist, light and has the sweetest crumble in the middle (also has no coffee ). It does take a while so remember to follow the directions to every detail. Enjoy! BITDB Coffee Cake Streusel Ingredients ¼ cup packed light brown sugar ½ cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt 3/4 cup chopped pecans (optional) 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes Cake Ingredients 2 ½ cups cake flour (not self-rising) 2 teaspoons baking powder, preferably aluminum-free ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon fine sea salt ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom (I used pumpkin pie spice to give it a little more texture) 12 tablespoons (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 ½ cups granulated sugar 3 large eggs,...

This is an easy, delicious, make-and-leave-it, slow-cooker recipe that I make all the time. The cornbread crust gives it a wonderful texture too. For a more meaty dish, add cooked, ground turkey or beef. Enjoy! Cornbread-Topped Enchilada Casserole 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 (15oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15oz.) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15 oz.) can of diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, drained 1 (11oz.) can of corn, drained 1 can (10 oz.) enchilada sauce (your choice) 2 green onions chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 lb. cooked ground turkey or beef (optional) 1 package (8.5 oz.) cornbread mix 2 eggs 1 to 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend Combine seasonings, beans, tomatoes, corn, enchilada sauce, green onions, and cilantro. Stir then cover and cook on low for six hours. In a small bowl, combine corn bread mix, two eggs and sp...