Description

Pecan Pie Cheesecake Coffee Cake is a rich layered dessert featuring soft cinnamon coffee cake, creamy cheesecake filling, and gooey pecan pie topping. Perfect for holidays, brunches, or cozy gatherings, this indulgent homemade cake combines buttery pecans, brown sugar sweetness, and creamy texture in every bite.

Ingredients

For the Coffee Cake Batter:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cheesecake Filling:

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Pecan Pie Topping:

1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch springform pan or baking dish.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in sour cream and vanilla extract.
Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
Spread half of the coffee cake batter into the prepared pan.
Spoon cheesecake filling evenly over the batter.
Carefully spread the remaining batter on top.
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, brown sugar, heavy cream, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Cook until smooth and slightly thickened.
Stir in chopped pecans.
Spoon the pecan topping evenly over the cake.
Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the center is mostly set and the top is golden brown.
Cool before slicing and serving.

Notes

Allow the cake to cool fully before slicing so the cheesecake layer can set properly. Toasted pecans add extra flavor and crunch. Store leftovers refrigerated because of the cream cheese filling.