The Best (Cinnamon Pecan) Coffee Cake Recipe

Name: The Best (Cinnamon Pecan) Coffee Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FILLING; 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed; 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped; 1/3 cup quick-cooking oats; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; CAKE; 1 cup sugar; 3/4 cup butter, softened; 3 eggs; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt; 1/2 cup traditional half-and-half cream or 1/2 cup fat free half-and-half cream; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; GLAZE; 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed; 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup half-and-half cream; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

FILLING
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
1/3 cup quick-cooking oats
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
CAKE
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
3 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup traditional half-and-half cream or 1/2 cup fat free half-and-half cream
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
GLAZE
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour one 12-cup Bundt pan or 10-inch tube pan; set aside.
2
FILLING: Combine all filling ingredients in small bowl; mix well and set aside.
3
CAKE: Combine sugar, butter, eggs, and almond extract in large mixer bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping sides of the bowl often, until well mixed. Add all remaining cake ingredients while beating on low continually. Mix well.
4
Spread half of batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle filling over batter. Spoon remaining batter over filling.
5
Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pan. Place cake on wire rack.
6
GLAZE: Combine all glaze ingredients in 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until mixture begins to boil.
7
Reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
8
(If using Fat Free Half and Half, remove from heat and let cool for 30 minutes to thicken or until desired glazing consistency.).
9
Drizzle glaze over cake. Serve cake warm or at room temperature.

1710

kcal

Calories

Fat

192

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FILLING, 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed, 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped, 1/3 cup quick-cooking oats, and more.

Yes, The Best (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.

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The Best (Cinnamon Pecan) Coffee Cake

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