Coffee Cake

Name: Coffee Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 20 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 2-3/4 cups sugar, divided; 4 large eggs, room temperature; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups sour cream; 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

A tender butter cake layered with cinnamon-walnut streusel, enriched with sour cream and eggs for moisture and crumb.

Glycemic Load: 27.6 (High)

339 calories per serving

Serves: 20

Prep: 20 minutes

Cook: 60 minutes

breakfast desserts

Original recipe: www.tasteofhome.com

About This Calculation

Coffee Cake has a high glycemic load of 27.6 per serving — significant blood sugar impact — consider pairing with protein and fiber, or adjusting portion size.

The primary glycemic load contributors are granulated sugar (GL 17.9), all-purpose flour (GL 9.7), chopped walnuts (GL 0.0). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.