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sara lee pecan coffee cake

Sara Lee Pecan Coffee Cake Recipe

Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cake recipe? Look no further than Sara Lee Pecan Coffee Cake.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sara lee pecan coffee cake recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 1175kcal

Equipment

  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 100 g of Unsalted butter
  • 250 g of Toasted pecans
  • 1 cup of Confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup of Full-fat sour cream
  • Water reduced by half or adjusted for desired consistency
  • 1 teaspoon of Olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon of Aluminum-free baking powder
  • 4 Large eggs
  • 1 dl of Freshly brewed strong coffee
  • Pinch of Sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon of Dark brown sugar
  • 100 g of All-purpose flour
  • Buttermilk reduced by half or adjusted for desired consistency
  • 150 g of Granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of Pure vanilla extract
  • Ground Ceylon cinnamon adjusted to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a baking pan or prepare it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  • In a food processor, combine toasted pecans, dark brown sugar, and a pinch of cinnamon. Pulse until the pecans are finely chopped. Set this pecan mixture aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream and freshly brewed coffee. Mix until just combined.
  • Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle a layer of the pecan filling over this batter. Then pour the remaining batter on top of the pecan layer, spreading it evenly.
  • Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze by mixing confectioners' sugar with a small amount of water, adjusting until you reach a thick yet pourable consistency. Add a touch of cinnamon for flavor.
  • Once the cake is baked and cooled for a few minutes, drizzle the glaze over the top. Sprinkle some additional chopped toasted pecans on top if desired.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Make sure to use room temperature ingredients. Room temperature ingredients will help the cake to bake evenly.
  • For a sweeter cake, add an extra ¼ cup of sugar to the cake batter.
  • For a crunchier topping, add an extra ¼ cup of pecans to the top of the cake.
  • To ensure the cake does not stick to the pan, make sure to grease the pan thoroughly.
  • If the cake starts to get too brown on top, cover it with foil and continue baking.
  • Let the cake cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 1175kcal
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