COWBOY BREAD aka CINNAMON COFFEE CAKE ~ BLOG 366.82

COWBOY BREAD
CAKE
2 1/2 cups AP flour
2 1/2 cups PACKED brown sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons QUALITY cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon FRESH ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons COLD butter, diced
1 cup buttermilk
2 LARGE eggs, lightly beaten

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Grease and flour 13×9 inch baking dish.
  • Sift together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda and salt into a large bowl.
  • Cut in butter pieces until mixture is similar to wet sand.
  • Remove 1/2 cup of the mixture into a separate bowl.

TOPPING
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons COLD unsalted butter, diced

  • Add sugar and butter to the 1/2 cup reserved cake mixture, combining well.
  • Set aside.

ASSEMBLY

  • Whisk buttermilk and eggs into the cake mixture until smooth.
  • Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle topping evenly over top.
  • Bake 25-30 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool on wire rack 30 minutes before cutting.

COWBOY SMOOCHES

Whether you use a grill or the oven these are a HUGE hit with the guys and a perfect appetizer for ANY sporting event!  They are quick, easy and can easily be prepared in advance!  If you want something with a little less punch try my COWGIRL KISSES with their raspberry chipotle sauce.

COWBOY SMOOCHES

8 ounces chive and green onion cream cheese
2 tablespoons Frank’s Hot Sauce
4 slices bacon, diced and browned crisp
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Jalapeno Peppers

  • Mix cream cheese and hot sauce until well blended.
  • Fold in half of the cheese.
  • Clean and remove seeds from peppers.
  • Fill peppers with cream cheese mixtures.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and bacon pieces.
  • Bake or grill over low heat 15-20 minutes.

or try my COWGIRL KISSES