Description
This cinnamon pecan coffee cake is soft, buttery, and layered with a rich cinnamon filling, creamy maple frosting, and crunchy toasted pecans. A neighbor-loved recipe that’s perfect for brunch, holidays, or anytime you want a truly special treat.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup milk
For the Cinnamon Filling:
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Maple Frosting:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1–2 tablespoons heavy cream
For the Pecan Topping:
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch pan.
2. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
5. Alternate adding dry ingredients with sour cream and milk until just combined.
6. Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and melted butter for the filling.
7. Spread half the batter into the pan, add cinnamon filling, then top with remaining batter.
8. Bake for 40–45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
9. Beat frosting ingredients until smooth and creamy.
10. Frost cooled cake and sprinkle with pecan topping before serving.
Notes
Let the cake cool completely before frosting for clean layers.
Toasting the pecans enhances flavor.
This cake tastes even better the next day and stores beautifully.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg