Overnight Coffee Cake Recipe
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Overnight Coffee Cake

By: Cindy Harris 
"'This is a wonderful time-saver because it's assembled the night before,' explains Cindy Harris of San Antonio, Texas. 'My kids think that the nutty topping, sweet glaze and from scratch cake make it the ultimate treat.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (164)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda, nutmeg and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, pecans and cinnamon; sprinkle over coffee cake. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  3. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Combine confectioners' sugar and milk; drizzle over warm coffee cake.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2008 by Nicole B.   view full review
Perfect, perfect, perfect. I love to bake, and have tried many different coffee cake recipes....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2008 by Ducky   view full review
I Really like this recipe. I made it for a board meeting brunch and it got rave reviews! The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2008 by Mitzi   view full review
AMAZINGLY DEFIANT CAKE THAT REFUSES TO SUBMIT! Even though I managed to completely mangle the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2008 by Mamacherie   view full review
I didn't think this was dry - but i did (can't help it!!) make a couple yummy changes - I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2007 by maryreinacher   view full review
We've used this recipe for years, always with great success. I'm particularly fond of this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2008 by jenallison   view full review
I have gotten called really rude names by the women in my office for bringing this cake...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2008 by Brook08   view full review
This is the first coffee cake I have ever made. It turned out great! I brought it to work...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2010 by checkitout   view full review
I assembled this coffee cake last night with several minor changes. I substituted cinammon...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2008 by DUEDOG   view full review
This recipe was an OK cinnamon coffee cake but nothing outstanding. I did add one very ripe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2008 by thenewmarthastewart   view full review
I made this for the guys I work with on Sunday morning. I went out to work my shift and came...

 

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