Description
Pecan Cream Cheese Coffee Cake arrives as a delightful morning companion that’ll make your breakfast feel special. Warm slices paired with coffee create the perfect start to your day.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup sour cream
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup pecans
- ½ cup dried cranberries or raisins
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and generously grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
- In a medium mixing bowl, blend 8 oz cream cheese with ¼ cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until completely smooth and creamy.
- Cream 1 cup softened butter with 1 cup granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
- Add 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Whisk 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with 1 cup sour cream, mixing until just combined.
- Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
- Dollop the cream cheese mixture over the first batter layer, gently spreading it to cover most of the surface.
- Add the remaining cake batter on top of the cream cheese layer, carefully smoothing it to cover completely.
- Combine ½ cup chopped pecans, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle the pecan mixture and ½ cup chocolate chips and dried cranberries over the top of the cake.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it rest in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the cake to a wire rack and allow it to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese and butter ahead of time to ensure smooth, lump-free mixing and easy spreadability.
- Use room temperature eggs for better batter incorporation and a more consistent cake texture.
- Fold dry ingredients gently to prevent overmixing, which can make your cake tough and dense.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a reliable gluten-free blend and add xanthan gum for structure.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 386 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg