Description
This dense, moist, and tender coffee cake is a breakfast staple, featuring a rich buttery crumb and a crunchy cinnamon-pecan layer. The secret lies in the sour cream, which tenderizes the gluten for a superior texture. Perfectly suited for busy mornings or relaxed weekend brunches, this reliable recipe provides bakery-quality results that will impress family and friends alike. It is a comforting, easy-to-make centerpiece that delivers deep flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons whole milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup brown sugar (for topping)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
1/4 cup butter, softened (for topping)
1 cup pecans, finely chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and grease an 8×8 baking pan.
In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the topping.
Cut in 1/4 cup butter using a fork or pastry blender until crumbly.
Stir in the pecans and set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the 1/2 cup butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
Add the egg, sour cream, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
Whisk the dry ingredients (1 cup flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda) together then fold into the wet mixture.
Spread half the batter into the prepared pan.
Sprinkle half the crumble mixture over the batter.
Top with remaining batter and the remaining crumble.
Bake for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
Ensure all cold ingredients like the egg and sour cream are at room temperature for better emulsion. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Can be frozen for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
