Coffee Cake Goldmine Recipe

Indulge in this irresistible Coffee Cake Goldmine recipe! This isn't your average coffee cake; it's a rich, layered masterpiece bursting with cinnamon, pecans, raisins, and chocolate. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or any coffee break, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Get ready to bake up a golden treasure!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 70 mins

Calories 576.5 kcal

Protein 13g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Coffee Cake Goldmine

1/2 cup vegetable shortening
Granulated Sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
All Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
Light Brown Sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Golden Raisins
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

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How to Make Coffee Cake Goldmine

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.
**Make the topping:** In a medium bowl, cream together 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon until light and fluffy.
Stir in 1/2 cup chopped pecans, 1/2 cup raisins, and 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips. Set aside.
**Make the cake:** In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup vegetable shortening and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, sift together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon baking powder.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan.
Sprinkle half of the topping mixture evenly over the batter.
Pour the remaining batter over the topping layer.
Sprinkle the remaining topping evenly over the batter.
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

175g

Fat

58g

Carbs

22g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Coffee Cake Goldmine?

Coffee Cake Goldmine takes about 90 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 70 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Coffee Cake Goldmine?

Coffee Cake Goldmine has approximately 576.5 calories per serving, with about 13 g protein, 22 g carbohydrates and 50 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Coffee Cake Goldmine?

The key ingredients for Coffee Cake Goldmine are Shortening, Granulated Sugar, Vanilla, Eggs, All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder. See the full list with measurements above.