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Pecan Coffee Cake Loaf with Glaze

A comforting and nutty coffee cake loaf, perfect for brunch or dessert, with a buttery crumb and sweet glaze.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the loaf
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened use unsalted butter so you can control the salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream full-fat sour cream keeps the loaf tender and rich
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans toast them lightly for extra depth
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
Dry Mix
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and set aside.
Cream and Combine
  1. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Add Dairy
  1. Mix the sour cream and whole milk into the batter until smooth.
Fold in Dry Ingredients
  1. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet batter until just combined.
Make the Pecan Filling
  1. In a small bowl, mix the chopped pecans, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon.
Layer and Swirl
  1. Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan, add half the pecan filling, then the remaining batter, and top with the rest of the pecan filling.
  2. Swirl gently with a knife to create a marbled effect.
Bake and Cool
  1. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Glaze
  1. Whisk together powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons milk, and a splash of vanilla until smooth and drizzle over the cooled loaf.

Notes

For a flavor twist, stir in a teaspoon of orange zest or swap out pecans for walnuts.