How to Make Lighter Coffee Cake with Yogurt, Pecans, and Raisins - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you a fan of coffee cake but wish it was a little lighter and healthier? Look no further! This Lighter Coffee Cake with Yogurt, Pecans, and Raisins is not only delicious, but it's also made with yogurt and whole wheat flour for a healthier twist on a classic recipe.

Traditional coffee cake can be quite heavy and loaded with sugar and butter, but this recipe uses yogurt to add moisture and a lighter texture. The addition of whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients, making this coffee...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • Coffee Cake:
  • 1 serving nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • ⅓ cup light sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup seedless raisins
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 Bundt(R) cake

  • Stir together pecans, white sugar, and brown sugar for the pecan topping in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®) with cooking spray.
  • Combine brown sugar, applesauce, coconut oil, and butter for the coffee cake in a large bowl. Mix with a spatula until butter is almost completely mixed in, with some chunks remaining. Mix in yogurt, sour cream, and 1 teaspoon baking soda. Add all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, eggs, vanilla, baking powder, remaining 1 teaspoon baking soda, and salt; stir until batter is well mixed and a light brown color. Stir in raisins until evenly distributed in the batter; batter will be thick.
  • Scoop 1/2 of the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing it out evenly so it is flat. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the pecan topping. Repeat with remaining batter and pecan topping.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 48 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Invert onto a cooling rack and then flip carefully so the sugary pecan-topped side remains on top. Serve warm.
  • Nutrition

    341 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 43mg
    • Sodium: 395mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 55g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 36g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 73mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 229mg