Make-Ahead Maple Pecan Coffee Cake
INGREDIENTS
Maple Pecan Streusel:
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup brown sugar
1 ½ cups pecans, chopped
¼ cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cinnamon Swirl:
½ cup sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Cake:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
⅓ cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 eggs, room temperature
1 cup sour cream
INSTRUCTIONS
- Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine all streusel ingredients. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine all cinnamon swirl ingredients. Set aside.
- For the cake: In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar with a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the syrup and vanilla and mix until combined. Mix in the eggs 1 at a time.
- Alternate adding the flour mixture and sour cream. Start with half the flour mixture, then half the sour cream, mixing to combine between each addition. Repeat once more until everything is completely combined.
- Spread half the cake batter onto the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the cinnamon swirl mixture evenly over the top. Spread the remaining batter over the cinnamon swirl layer. Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the top.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator overnight.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove plastic wrap and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool, then slice and serve.
Makes: 24 slices
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 9 hours 25 minutes
Recipe by
Farm Flavor
Browse More Recipes!
Whether you’re hosting a small family gathering or a larger celebration, Easter brunch is all about combining the fresh flavors of spring with comforting classics!
Welcome to the most exciting time of the year for college basketball fans! As the tournament heats up, so does the need for refreshing beverages, delicious snacks, and meals to fuel your watch parties. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just here for the food, we’ve got you covered with mouth-watering recipes that will make your basketball celebrations unforgettable. Here's a game-winning lineup of crowd-pleasing dishes and drinks to keep your watch party fueled from tip-off to the final buzzer. Set the scene with basketball-themed decor. Hang mini hoops on the walls, scatter team banners around the room, and use orange and black tableware to mimic a basketball court. Keep the energy up during halftime with activities like a mini free-throw contest using a toy hoop or a tournament bracket challenge with prizes for the winners. These games will keep the competitive spirit alive throughout the party.
INGREDIENTS 36 Oreo cookies (1 standard package) 8 oz. cream cheese 12 oz. orange candy melts Black icing INSTRUCTIONS Use a food processor to crush the Oreos into fine crumbs. If you don’t have one, place them in a ziplock bag and crush them with a rolling pin. In a bowl, mix the crushed Oreos with the softened cream cheese until well combined. The mixture should be smooth and dough-like. Roll the mixture into small balls and palace on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate or freeze the balls for at least 20-30 minutes until firm. Melt the candy melts and dip each Oreo ball, coating it completely. Use a fork to lift and let excess drip off. Place the coated truffle balls back onto the parchment paper. While the chocolate is still wet, draw on black “basketball” lines with icing. Refrigerate for at least 10-15 minutes or until set.
