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Cinnamon Pecan Coffee Cake Loaf

This delightful loaf combines warm spices and moist cake, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Coffee Cake, Easy
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 300kcal

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.25 cups granulated sugar, divided
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
  • 1.25 teaspoons salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk or substitute with milk and vinegar
  • 0.33 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract

Pecan Filling

  • 0.5 cup pecans, finely chopped

Instructions

  • Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray or butter, and set it aside.
  • Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, 1 cup of granulated sugar, baking powder, 3 teaspoons of ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
  • Step 3: In another bowl, beat the eggs. Then add buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and almond extract, whisking until smooth and well combined.
  • Step 4: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and gently fold until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; it’s okay if there are small lumps.
  • Step 5: In a small bowl, mix together the remaining ¼ cup of granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon of cinnamon, and the finely chopped pecans.
  • Step 6: Spoon half of the cake batter into the prepared loaf pan. Evenly sprinkle the pecan filling over the batter. Then, pour the remaining batter on top, smoothing it out gently.
  • Step 7: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Keep an eye on it after 45 minutes, as oven temperatures can vary.
  • Step 8: Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve with your favorite hot beverage.

Notes

Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing and a fluffier texture. Store any leftover coffee cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.