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Pecan Coffee Cake

By: Becky Wax 
"'Mom serves this nutty coffee cake for Christmas breakfast each year,' shares Becky Wax of Tuscola, Illinois. 'The simple recipe is a big time-saver on such an event-filled morning. Everyone loves the crunchy topping.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (4)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Combine pecans, sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over batter. Cut through with a knife to swirl. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and orange juice until smooth; drizzle over warm coffee cake.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2009 by BethAnne923   view full review
This was excellent! Very moist with a nutty and crunchy topping. The best sunday morning...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2007 by ELYROD   view full review
I have made this so many times and it is always delicious! Friends and family all love it! ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2006 by mb   view full review
This was ok. It was still too much just a "yellow cake" to me.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2011 by sophie442   view full review
I love this recipe. I do make one change. I double the frosting. Very yummy! Everyone at...

 

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