Cinnamon-Pecan Topped Coffee Cake Recipe

Name: Cinnamon-Pecan Topped Coffee Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup butter, room temperature (no subs!); 1 cup brown sugar; 1 egg; 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla; 1 ½ cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup buttermilk; ¾ cup sugar; 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon, can use more; 16 pecan halves

Servings: persons

½ cup butter, room temperature (no subs!)
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
1 ½ cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
¾ cup sugar
1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon, can use more
16 pecan halves

1
Set oven to 350 degrees.
2
Butter and flour a 9-inch square baking pan (make certain that you pan has at least 2 inches on the sides, this cake rises high!
3
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4
With an electric mixer cream butter with brown sugar in a large bowl until fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
5
Add in egg and vanilla; mix until well blended.
6
Sift together flour, baking powder and baking soda; add into the creamed mixture alternating with the buttermilk.
7
Transfer to prepared baking pan.
8
In a small bowl mix together 3/4 cup sugar and cinnamon.
9
Place the pecan halves in a single layer evenly on top of the cake batter leaving spaces in between them.
10
Then press each nut about 1-inch into the batter.
11
Spoon some of the sugar/cinnamon mix into the depressions (small holes) created by the pecans.
12
Sprinkle the remaining sugar over the cake.
13
Bake for about 45 minutes, or until cake tests done.
14
Cool slightly in pan then slice into squares.
15
Top slices with whipped cream if desired.

3940

kcal

Calories

360

Fat

186

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup butter, room temperature (no subs!), 1 cup brown sugar, 1 egg, 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla, and more.

Yes, Cinnamon-Pecan Topped 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 Topped Coffee Cake

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