Description
Pecan Pie Cheesecake Coffee Cake is a decadent mashup of buttery coffee cake, creamy cheesecake, and gooey pecan pie topping. Perfect for holidays, brunches, or whenever you’re craving an indulgent, layered dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cheesecake Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pecan Pie Topping:
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup corn syrup (light or dark)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- In another bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until just combined.
- Spread 2/3 of the cake batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over the batter in the pan.
- Spoon remaining cake batter over the cheesecake layer and gently spread—it’s okay if some of the cheesecake shows through.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until top is set and lightly golden.
- While baking, make the pecan pie topping: In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, and cream. Bring to a boil, then stir in pecans and cook for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Remove cake from oven and pour the pecan topping over it evenly.
- Return to oven and bake for another 15–20 minutes until topping is bubbling and center is set.
- Cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use a springform pan for easy removal and a clean presentation.Chill thoroughly before slicing to allow the layers to set properly.Swap corn syrup with maple syrup for a deeper flavor.Add a splash of bourbon to the pecan topping for a Southern twist.Store leftovers in the refrigerator due to the cheesecake layer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg