This Brown Sugar Pecan Coffee Cake is a delightful American classic that combines the rich flavors of brown sugar and crunchy pecans. Perfect for cozy baking sessions, this cake is ideal for breakfast or as an afternoon treat with coffee.

The recipe is easy to follow and yields a moist, flavorful cake that will impress your family and friends. Enjoy the warm aroma of freshly baked coffee cake wafting through your kitchen.

Delicious Brown Sugar Pecan Coffee Cake

This coffee cake features a tender crumb, enhanced by the sweetness of brown sugar and the nuttiness of pecans. It takes about 60 minutes from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup sour cream
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon (for topping)
• 1/4 cup brown sugar (for topping)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs and Sour Cream: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chopped pecans.
6. Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon and 1/4 cup brown sugar for the topping.
7. Layer and Bake: Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle half of the topping mixture, then add the remaining batter and top with the rest of the topping mixture. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Total Time: 60 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 8 slices
• Calories: 320kcal
• Fat: 15g
• Protein: 4g
• Carbohydrates: 45g