Cinnamon Pecan Coffee Cake Recipe

Name: Cinnamon Pecan Coffee Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; 2 cups sugar; 1 cup canola oil (or less, if desired- I've used 3/4 cup with equally fine results); 1 tablespoon lemon zest, grated; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt; 1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese or 1/2 cup light ricotta cheese; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 cups flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder

Servings: persons

1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil (or less, if desired- I've used 3/4 cup with equally fine results)
1 tablespoon lemon zest, grated
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese or 1/2 cup light ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F Grease and flour a 10-inch fluted tube pan.
2
In a small bowl combine nuts, brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
3
In a large bowl whisk together sugar, oil, zest and eggs. Set aside.
4
In blender or food processor combine yogurt and cottage cheese until smooth. Add to sugar mixture.
5
Stir in lemon juice and vanilla.
6
Combine flour and baking powder and gradually stir into sugar mixture until blended.
7
Pour 2/3 of the batter into the pan.Sprinkle with nut mixture. Spoon remaining batter over nuts.
8
Bake 40-45 minutes till done (cake tester comes out clean).
9
Cool 10 min in pan. Remove and let cool completely.

1537

kcal

Calories

Fat

170

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, 2 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Cinnamon Pecan Coffee Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cinnamon Pecan Coffee Cake

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