Sour Cream Coffee Cake with Pears and Pecans Recipe

Name: Sour Cream Coffee Cake with Pears and Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups pecans (about 6 ounces); 1/3 cup (packed) golden brown sugar; 2 tablespoons all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 3/4 cups all purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 cup sugar; 3/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar; 3 large eggs; 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1 1/2 cups 1/2-inch cubes peeled pears

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups pecans (about 6 ounces)
1/3 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup whole milk
1 1/2 cups 1/2-inch cubes peeled pears

1
Blend first 4 ingredients in processor until nuts are coarsely chopped.
2
Add butter; using on/off turns, blend until coarse crumbs form.
3
Preheat oven to 350F.
4
Butter and flour 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan.
5
Sift flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda into medium bowl.
6
Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until fluffy.
7
Gradually add both sugars and beat until well blended.
8
Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, then lemon peel and vanilla.
9
Blend sour cream and milk in small bowl.
10
Beat in sour cream mixture alternately with dry ingredients in 3 additions each.
11
Spread half of cake batter in prepared pan.
12
Sprinkle half of topping over; cover with pears.
13
Spread remaining batter over; sprinkle with remaining topping.
14
Bake until top is brown and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 50 minutes.
15
Cool cake completely in pan on rack.
16
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
17
Cover and store at room temperature.)

1680

kcal

Calories

Fat

189

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups pecans (about 6 ounces), 1/3 cup (packed) golden brown sugar, 2 tablespoons all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Sour Cream Coffee Cake with Pears and Pecans 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sour Cream Coffee Cake with Pears and Pecans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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