Pecan Streusal Coffee Cake Recipe

Name: Pecan Streusal Coffee Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons ( 1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into bits; 1/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup (4 ounces) pecan halves; 4 tablespoons ( 1/2 stick) unsalted butter at room temperature; 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk or low-fat plain yogurt

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons ( 1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into bits
1/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup (4 ounces) pecan halves
4 tablespoons ( 1/2 stick) unsalted butter at room temperature
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk or low-fat plain yogurt

1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
2
Butter a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with a round of parchment paper.
3
To make the streusel topping: In a medium bowl or a food processor, combine the butter, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
4
Cut the butter in with your fingers or process until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
5
Stir in the nuts and set aside.
6
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars with a wooden spoon or an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
7
Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth.
8
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
9
Stir to blend.
10
Add to the creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk or yogurt in 2 increments.
11
Beat until smooth.
12
Spread evenly in the prepared pan and sprinkle evenly with the topping.
13
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
14
Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then remove the pan sides and let cool completely.
15
Cut the cake into wedges to serve.

1662

kcal

Calories

118

Fat

144

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons ( 1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into bits, 1/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Pecan Streusal 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.

Pecan Streusal Coffee Cake

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