Pecan Cinnamon Coffee Cake—because why settle for plain when you can have cinnamon and pecans sprinkled throughout? This recipe combines the best of both worlds: sweet, spicy cinnamon swirls and crunchy, buttery pecans that you can’t resist. The cake is soft, moist, and fluffy enough to make you forget about everything you’re supposed to be doing today. With that perfect balance of sugar and spice, this cake doesn’t need to pretend to be healthy. Just enjoy the decadence, and forget counting calories. After all, it’s coffee cake—what could go wrong?
Pecan Cinnamon Coffee Cake
A soft and fluffy coffee cake with rich cinnamon swirls and a buttery pecan topping. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cheeky snack.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 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
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
For the Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter cold, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch pan.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- Stir in sour cream. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
- For the cinnamon swirl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- For the streusel topping, combine pecans, sugar, flour, and butter. Use a pastry cutter to form crumbs.
- Pour half the batter into the pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon mixture. Top with remaining batter.
- Sprinkle streusel topping over the cake.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 6%
- Vitamin C: 2%
- Calcium: 5%
- Iron: 4%
- Potassium: 3%
Additional Notes
- Add more pecans for extra crunch.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For a lighter version, swap sour cream for Greek yogurt.
