pecan streusel coffee cake

San Antonio, TX
Updated on Oct 28, 2012

Pecans are in season here in Texas. Can't wait to make this recipe with fresh pecans. This is a favorite of mine. I have never used fresh pecans. I am excited to taste this with FRESH pecans!! Hope you can make it with fresh too!

prep time 25 Min
cook time 1 Hr 10 Min
method ---
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, melt and cool
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 - eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • TOPPING
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

How To Make pecan streusel coffee cake

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 9 inch springform pan that is at least 2 1/2 inches deep.
  • Step 2
    Melt and cool butter. Add and blend: the next 3 ingredients.
  • Step 3
    Then add and blend the sour cream.
  • Step 4
    Blend dry ingredients together and add to sour cream mixture just until blended.
  • Step 5
    Spread in well greased pan.
  • Step 6
    Topping: Mix all ingredients together well and sprinkle over top of cake batter.
  • Step 7
    Bake 60-70 minutes until test done with wooden pick. Cool 15-20 minutes. Loosen edges with knife. Remove sides. Cool completely. Wrap with aluminum foil and let stand over night at room temperature. This freezes well for up to 1 1/2 months.

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