Pecan Streusel Coffee Cake Recipe

Indulge in this irresistible Pecan Streusel Coffee Cake, a timeless recipe that's sure to become a family favorite! This old-fashioned classic boasts a tender, buttery crumb cake topped with a crunchy pecan streusel. Perfect with a cold glass of milk or a warm cup of cappuccino, it's the ultimate comfort food. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 5150.9 kcal
Protein 148g
Rating 3.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pecan Streusel Coffee Cake

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How to Make Pecan Streusel Coffee Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan.
  2. To make the streusel topping: In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground mace, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice.
  3. Cut in 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter using a pastry blender or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped pecans.
  5. Set aside.
  6. To make the cake: In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  7. Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
  8. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  9. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  10. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  11. Sprinkle half of the streusel topping over the batter.
  12. Pour the remaining batter over the streusel and top with the remaining streusel.
  13. Bake for 30-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  14. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes.
  15. To remove from the pan, place a wire rack or serving plate on top of the pan and carefully invert the cake. Remove the pan and replace the wire rack/plate. Then carefully invert again onto the final serving plate.
  16. Gently replace any streusel that fell off during inverting.
  17. Cut into wedges and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

145 g

Sugar

1328g

Fat

457g

Carbs

198g

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