This post is sponsored by McCormick® but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Thanks for joining us for Meatless Monday today. One of the things I adore about the Holiday Season are the smells of all of the yummy seasonal eats. From cinnamon to nutmeg to pumpkin spice, those are aromas that define the holiday months. Today I am sharing one of my family’s traditional holiday favorites. My Grandma’s Cinnamon Coffee Cake is the dessert that everyone looks forward to each year.
Holiday Favorites
One of the keys to baking the most delicious holiday treats, is using high quality ingredients. I am a loyal and longtime user of McCormick® spices and extracts for my homemade creations. I can easily find a huge selection of all the McCormick® spices at my local Ahold store. The baking aisle has everything I need from Ground Cinnamon to Pure Vanilla Extract. The trick to most of my tastiest baked goods is McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract.
McCormick® Cinnamon and Nutmeg are spices I also keep stocked in my pantry year around. My savory dishes often have a dash of both in them. Together, cinnamon and nutmeg help to bring out the flavors of many roasted veggies especially all the squash dishes we enjoy each fall.
Speaking of all the squash, I tend to over estimate how much we need. No worries because left over roasted squash is easily made into another one of our favorites. Roasted Squash and white beans blend together to make a hearty and flavorful vegetarian chili. I “spice” it up with some McCormick® Garlic Powder, Pure Ground Pepper, Red Pepper Flakes, Cilantro and Chili Powder. The perfect way to use up your leftovers. See the recipe below.
Grandma’s Cinnamon Coffee Cake
This long time family favorite sends delicious aromas of cinnamon, nutmeg and pure vanilla extract wafting through the house. My kids look forward to enjoying this treat every fall. I keep all the McCormick® Spices and Extracts well stocked on my spice shelf throughout the season so I can bake at a moments notice. There always seems to be a last minute event to bake for.
McCormick® spices also make a fantastic holiday gift for teachers, neighbors or that friend who has everything. Package up a few of the essential ingredients needed for your favorite recipes and pass them along to a friend. Share your love of the holiday baking season by including hand written recipes of your family’s favorites as well. A sweet gift! Learn more about McCormick® Extracts and Spices here.
What are your family’s favorite McCormick® spices and go to holiday recipes? Sweet or Savory? What do you like to make with leftovers?
my family's favorite Cinnamon Coffee Cake that we ask for and devour at every family holiday
Grandma's Coffee Cake and our Family Favorite Holiday Leftovers
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OMG, I can also smell that coffee cake! It looks delish…gonna have to save that recipe 😉
I love the coffee cake! It’s a family treat for sure
I made the coffee cake muffins last year and they’re so good! This is dangerous that you’re posting a similar recipe though. Killing me Deborah!
I know it’s challenging this time of the year!
I love the smells of cinnamon and nutmeg around Christmas! The cake looks amazing!
Those are the best smells ever!
Looks simply delicious!!
I have a bunch spices on my list because they have a good sale on them, even this brand, at Target this week! Not taking chances with old spices. 🙂
I agree, having fresh spices makes a big difference. I love the smells of all the fall spices
Sometimes sweet sometimes savory. IT’s hard to pick. I like cinnamon and nutmeg around the holidays.
They do make the house smell amazing!
Wrapping some of the ingredients in gift paper along with a handwritten recipe is such a great present! I never thought of that. Thanks for the tip!
it’s a really nice personal touch and a great gift for someone who has everything!
That is such a cute gift idea!
Thanks so much it’s fun to give people things they can bake with
I pretty much buy all the McCormick brand spices. They are competitively priced and great quality. Of course, we have all the peppercorns, basil, oregano and Italian spices, but also, curry, nutmeg, cinnamon, cream of tartar and every extract you can imagine.
A well stocked spice cabinet is a must!
Wow that Cinnamon Cake looks AMAZING! Will need to try baking it next week- Thanks for the great idea
Thanks! Makes the whole house smell amazing!
This cake sounds so yummy! I also stock up on Mccormick spices too! They’re so high quality and affordable!
Yes they are! Happy holidays to you and yours
I love cinnamon in savory dishes – especially chili. Of course the cinnamon topping makes the coffee cake. McCormick spices are great!
I know cinnamon is so good in both savory and sweet recipes
Mm cinnamon cake. That is my one true crack. I love holiday inn express as they frequently have cinnamon rolls at breakfast. Sorry, I am of no help for your sponsor as I don’t cook or bake.
psst: your tweet this box is broken
I trust most recipes that are “grandmas”. Their recipes have won the hearts of many! I can imagine how delicious that coffee cake truly is!
I know they sure knew how to do right back then!
What a great recipe! I love the cinnamon in this. Perfect for any morning.
Cinnamon has to be the best smelling spice ever!
Cinnamon is one of my favorite spices. I love to sprinkle it on top of sliced apples, oatmeal or sweet potatoes!
me too one of the best ways to season sweet and savory things