"Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has been serving up a cafeteria coffee cake since the 1950s that is still sought-after by those near and far. Though it might seem an odd choice for legendary food, with an almost cult-like following, this LA-based coffee cake is among the vintage desserts everyone loved in the 1950s. The original cake recipe comes from 1954 and contained flour, water, powdered milk, eggs, granulated sugar, packed brown sugar,"
"More than just the taste, part of the appeal of this time-honored coffee cake is the smell. Imagine the cinnamon and sugar scent permeating a Los Angeles school cafeteria or even your own home kitchen. With the recipe widely available, you can easily recreate this Los Angeles offering wherever you are. It would certainly be all the more satisfying not having to rush to class after enjoying the cake either."
Los Angeles Unified School District has served a cafeteria coffee cake since the 1950s, earning a near-cult following for its flavor and aroma. The original 1954 recipe used flour, water, powdered milk, eggs, granulated and packed brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, vinegar, oil, and spices including cinnamon and nutmeg. The crave-worthy streusel topping used many of the base ingredients. The cinnamon-and-sugar aroma contributed to the cake’s appeal across schools and neighborhoods. The recipe is widely available for home baking, and the district encouraged people to recreate the cake during COVID-19, though many schools now serve a mix version.
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