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Cozy Maple Pecan Coffee Cake with Crunchy Streusel Topping

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A moist and tender coffee cake featuring warm maple flavor, toasted pecans, and a buttery crunchy streusel topping. Perfect for cozy mornings or brunch with family and friends.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (60ml) pure maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120ml) sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup (100g) pecans, roughly chopped and toasted
  • ½ cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter and lightly flour your cake pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Toast the pecans by spreading them on a baking sheet and baking for 5-7 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden. Let cool.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  5. Beat in maple syrup, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
  6. Alternately add the dry ingredients and sour cream (or Greek yogurt) to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry. Mix gently until just combined.
  7. Prepare the streusel topping by combining brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a bowl. Stir in melted butter and maple syrup until crumbly. Fold in the toasted pecans.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter.
  9. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Let cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for best flavor. Be gentle when folding ingredients to avoid a dense cake. Mix streusel topping just before use to keep it crumbly. Tent cake with foil if streusel browns too quickly. Let cake cool before slicing for clean pieces.

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Keywords: coffee cake, maple pecan, streusel topping, breakfast cake, easy coffee cake, moist cake, crunchy topping

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