If you’re tired of the same old coffee cake routine, here’s a game-changer. Meet the Almond Pecan Coffee Cake. A delightful mix of crunchy, nutty goodness—because why settle for plain when you can have both almonds and pecans? The rich flavors of this cake will make you question why you ever thought plain cake was acceptable. It’s not just for coffee anymore. It’s a versatile treat for any occasion. Easy to make, hard to resist, this cake will surely become your new favorite obsession. Let’s face it, who doesn’t need more almonds and pecans in their life?
Almond Pecan Coffee Cake
A rich, nut-filled coffee cake featuring almonds and pecans for a decadent, crunchy texture. Perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- All-purpose flour: 1 ½ cups
- Baking powder: 1 ½ teaspoons
- Baking soda: ½ teaspoon
- Sugar: ¾ cup
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon
- Unsalted butter softened: ½ cup
- Eggs: 2 large
- Almond extract: 1 teaspoon
- Milk: ½ cup
- Ground almonds: ½ cup
- Chopped pecans: ½ cup
For the Topping:
- Brown sugar: ¼ cup
- Cinnamon: ½ teaspoon
- Chopped pecans: ¼ cup
- Sliced almonds: ¼ cup
Instructions
Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter and eggs until smooth.
- Add almond extract and milk, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in ground almonds and chopped pecans for that nutty crunch.
Make the Topping:
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, chopped pecans, and sliced almonds.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the cake batter.
- Bake:
- Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 300
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins and Minerals
- Vitamin A: 6%
- Calcium: 3%
- Iron: 6%
- Vitamin E: 7%
- Magnesium: 5%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe
- Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the batter for extra flavor depth.
- For a richer topping, mix in some chopped dark chocolate.
- Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar for a slightly fancier look.
