How to Make Oatmeal Coffee Cake with Pecan Streusel - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like savoring a warm slice of coffee cake alongside a freshly brewed cup of coffee in the morning. This Oatmeal Coffee Cake with Pecan Streusel is the perfect addition to your breakfast or brunch spread. Its warm, nutty flavors and moist, tender crumb make it a delightful treat to wake up to.

This recipe takes the classic coffee cake to a whole new level by incorporating hearty oats and a crunchy pecan streusel topping. The oats add a chewy texture and a nutty fl...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups boiling water
  • 1 cup rolled oats (not instant)
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9x12-inch coffee cake

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x12-inch baking dish.
  • Mix brown sugar, pecans, butter, and flour together in a small bowl for streusel; set aside.
  • Pour boiling water over oats in a bowl. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  • Cream brown sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating briefly after each addition. Scrape down the bowl and continue beating until mixture is smooth. Mix in oats, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Stir in flour mixture with a rubber scraper or wooden spoon. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and cover with streusel.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    331 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 59mg
    • Sodium: 213mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 27g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 65mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 114mg