Start Your Day with a Symphony of Cinnamon and Pecan Perfection
Discover the Joy of Baking with this Irresistible Coffee Cake Recipe
Awaken your senses with the delightful aroma and flavors of Cinnamon Pecan Streusel Coffee Cake, a perfect companion to your morning cup of coffee. This indulgent yet simple recipe combines the warmth of cinnamon, the crunch of pecans, and the tender crumb of a classic coffee cake. Let’s embark on a journey of baking bliss and elevate your mornings with a slice of homemade goodness.
Ingredients
For the Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
For the Coffee Cake Batter:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
1. Prepare the Streusel Topping
In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in chopped pecans and set aside.
2. Preheat and Grease
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
4. Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
5. Alternate Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with sour cream. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Assemble and Bake
Spread half of the batter into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle half of the streusel topping over the batter. Repeat the layers with the remaining batter and streusel topping.
7. Bake to Perfection
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the coffee cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Savoring Each Bite
The Cinnamon Pecan Streusel Coffee Cake is a celebration of comforting flavors and delightful textures. The cinnamon-infused streusel and crunchy pecans create a perfect contrast to the moist and tender cake. Whether enjoyed with your morning coffee, shared at brunch, or savored as an afternoon treat, this coffee cake is a testament to the joy of homemade baking.
So, embrace the art of baking, indulge in the deliciousness of cinnamon and pecans, and make each morning a delightful experience with a slice of this irresistible coffee cake.
