Classic Coffee Cake Recipe

Name: Classic Coffee Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. baking soda; 3/4 tsp. salt; 3 c. flour; 3/4 c. pecans; 13 c. brown sugar; 1 1/4 tsp. cinnamon; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 3/4 c. unsalted butter; 2 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract; 3 large eggs; 1 container sour cream; 1 c. sugar; 4 to 6 tsp. milk

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
3 c. flour
3/4 c. pecans
13 c. brown sugar
1 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. unsalted butter
2 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 container sour cream
1 c. sugar
4 to 6 tsp. milk

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 12-cup fluted baking pan; dust with flour.
2
Combine baking powder, baking soda, salt and 3 cups flour on a sheet of waxed paper.
3
In small bowl, combine pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon and remaining 1 Tbsp.
4
flour.
5
Using a mixer at medium speed, beat granulated sugar, butter and 2 tsp.
6
vanilla in a large bowl until creamy.
7
Beat in eggs, one at a time.
8
Beat in flour mixture and sour cream alternately, just until blended, beginning and ending with flour and occasionally scraping bowl.
9
Spread 2 cups batter evenly in prepared pan; sprinkle with half of nut mixture.
10
Top with 2 cups batter.
11
Sprinkle with remaining nut mixture, then spread remaining batter over top.
12
Bake cake 55 to 60 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
13
Cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes, then loosen from pan with a small metal spatula and invert onto rack to cool completely.
14
For the glaze, stir confectioners sugar, milk and 1/2 tsp.
15
vanilla together in a small bowl until smooth.
16
Transfer cake to serving plate.
17
Drizzle glaze decoratively over cake with a spoon and leave to set.

5064

kcal

Calories

Fat

1068

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder, 1 tsp. baking soda, 3/4 tsp. salt, 3 c. flour, and more.

Yes, Classic Coffee Cake falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Classic Coffee Cake

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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