Coffee Cake With Pecan Cinnamon Streusel America's Test Kitchen
Introduction
Coffee cake is a delicious treat that goes perfectly with a warm cup of coffee. This particular recipe from America's Test Kitchen takes coffee cake to the next level with the addition of pecan cinnamon streusel. Not only is it perfect for breakfast, but it can also be enjoyed as a dessert or snack. In this article, we'll take you through the steps to make this mouth-watering coffee cake.
Ingredients
To make this coffee cake, you'll need the following ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Here's how to make the coffee cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/4 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat together granulated sugar and 6 tablespoons butter until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, sour cream, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Stir in the flour mixture until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix together chopped pecans, brown sugar, 1/4 cup flour, melted butter, and cinnamon to make the streusel.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle half of the streusel mixture over the batter.
- Pour the remaining batter over the streusel and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle the remaining streusel mixture over the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Variations
While this coffee cake recipe is delicious as is, there are a few variations you can try:
- Use walnuts instead of pecans for a slightly different flavor.
- Add a teaspoon of espresso powder to the batter for a stronger coffee flavor.
- Top the coffee cake with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk.
Conclusion
With its rich, cinnamon-y streusel topping and moist, buttery cake, this coffee cake is sure to become a new favorite in your household. It's perfect for breakfast, dessert, or anytime you need a sweet treat. Give this recipe from America's Test Kitchen a try and see for yourself how delicious it is!
