Cinnamon Coffee Cake
Cinnamon Coffee Cake is a delightful treat that combines the warm and comforting flavors of cinnamon and pecans with a moist and tender cake base. This coffee cake is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat with a cup of coffee or tea. The layers of cinnamon and pecans add a delightful crunch and a burst of cinnamon flavor that pairs perfectly with the soft, buttery cake. Whether you’re serving it to guests or enjoying it on a lazy weekend morning, this Cinnamon Coffee Cake is a timeless classic that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 Egg, beaten
- 1 tsp M-K Pure Vanilla Extract
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 2 cups Flour
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar, firmly packed
- 2 tbsp Butter, melted
- 2 tsp M-K Ground Cinnamon
- 2 tbsp Flour
- 2 tbsp Hot Water
- 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans
Directions
- Cream shortening and sugar.
- Add beaten egg and M-K Pure Vanilla Extract, then beat well.
- Add sifted dry ingredients and milk.
- Spread half of the batter in a greased, floured loaf pan.
- In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, melted butter, M-K Ground Cinnamon, flour, and hot water to create a cinnamon mixture.
- Drizzle half of the cinnamon mixture over the batter in the loaf pan.
- Sprinkle 1/4 cup of chopped pecans over the batter.
- Repeat the process by adding the remaining batter.
- Drizzle the rest of the cinnamon mixture over the second layer of batter.
- Sprinkle the remaining chopped pecans on top.
- Bake at 375°F for about 30 minutes.
