Amazing Pecan Coffee Cake

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Melt in your mouth. My mother-in-law actually asked for this recipe... now THAT'S saying something.

Submitted by DWBH
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 - 9x13 inch pan
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

  • 1 cup butter, softened

  • 1 cup sour cream

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • 1 cup chopped pecans

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13 inch pan with aluminum foil, and lightly grease with vegetable oil or cooking spray. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.

  2. In a large bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in sour cream, then beat in sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. By hand, fold in the flour mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Spread batter into prepared pan.

  3. To make the Pecan Topping: In a medium bowl, mix together brown sugar, pecans and cinnamon. Stir in melted butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over cake batter in pan.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack, and remove foil.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

486 Calories
30g Fat
53g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 486
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g 38%
Saturated Fat 14g 72%
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 280mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 53g 19%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 35g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 98mg 8%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 122mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.