Maple Pecan Coffee Cake

This Maple Pecan Coffee Cake features a moist, tender crumb infused with rich maple syrup and topped with a crunchy pecan streusel. Perfect for brunch or an afternoon treat, it pairs beautifully with a cup of coffee.

A beautifully baked Maple Pecan Coffee Cake on a rustic wooden table, garnished with pecans and a drizzle of maple syrup, with a steaming cup of coffee beside it.
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Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup, softened unsalted butter
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Step 1:

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Step 2:

    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

  3. Step 3:

    In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

  4. Step 4:

    Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the maple syrup.

  5. Step 5:

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, until just combined.

  6. Step 6:

    In a small bowl, mix together the chopped pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon to create the streusel topping.

  7. Step 7:

    Pour half of the batter into a greased 9-inch round cake pan, sprinkle half of the streusel on top, then add the remaining batter and top with the remaining streusel.

  8. Step 8:

    Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  9. Step 9:

    Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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