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Cinnamon Pecan Coffee Cake

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup butter, chopped , plus more for greasing the pan
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • icing sugar for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • Place pecans on a parchment-lined baking tray.
  • Toast pecans for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool.
  • Prepare a 10-inch Bundt pan with butter and a little flour.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour and baking powder.
  • Next, place the 1 cup of butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl.
  • Beat at high speed for 5 minutes until well combined.
  • Add one egg and beat. Continue to add the other eggs one at a time.
  • Add the flour and Greek yogurt alternatively in three additions, beating for 1 minute between each addition.
  • Add 1/3 of the batter to the pan.
  • Combine the pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  • Place half of the mix over the batter.
  • Add another 1/3 of the cake batter to the pan and top with the remaining pecan mixture.
  • Scoop the rest of the cake batter into the pan and smooth with a spoon or flat spatula.
  • Place the cake in the oven and bake for 55- 60 minutes.
  • Set the cake on a wire rack for 10 minutes before turning it out of the pan.
  • Once cool, sprinkle with icing sugar