Pecan Coffee Cake Recipe

Pecan Coffee Cake

Recipe provided by Gale Gand

• Difficulty: Easy
• Servings: 12
• Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories 390, Total Fat 19 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Carbohydrates 52 g, Dietary Fiber 1 g, Sugar 35 g, Protein 5 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 212 mg
• Total Time: 1 hour
• Preparation: 20 minutes
• Cooking: 40 minutes

Pan Coating:

• cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Ingredients for the Cake:

• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sour cream

Topping Ingredients:

• cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• cup chopped pecans

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350F (175C) and get ready to create a irresistible treat that fills your home with warm, nutty aromas.
2. In a small bowl, mix cup sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Generously butter a tube pan and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly inside for a delightful crunchy coating.
3. With a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, then incorporate the eggs until light and fluffy. Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Alternately add the dry ingredients and sour cream to the batter in batches, mixing gently. Pour into the prepared panyour kitchen will buzz with excitement!
4. For the topping, blend brown sugar, 2 teaspoons flour, and teaspoon cinnamon. Rub in cold butter with your fingers for a crumbly mix, then stir in pecans. Scatter generously over the batter for that perfect streusel crunch.
5. Bake 35-40 minutes until golden and risen. Cool in the pan, then slice into warm, pecan-studded perfection that'll have everyone coming back for seconds!