Sour Cream Coffee Cake with Pears and Pecans

Vegetarian
Health score
3%
Sour Cream Coffee Cake with Pears and Pecans
45 min.
12
510kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Sour Cream Coffee Cake with Pears and Pecans, a perfect treat for any morning meal, brunch, or dessert occasion. This vegetarian recipe combines the rich, creamy texture of sour cream with the natural sweetness of ripe pears and the satisfying crunch of pecans, creating a harmonious blend that will tantalize your taste buds.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this cake is not only quick to prepare but also serves up to 12 people, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or family breakfasts. With a calorie count of 510 per serving, it strikes a balance between indulgence and satisfaction, ensuring that you can enjoy a slice without the guilt.

The warm aroma of cinnamon and lemon peel wafting through your kitchen will have everyone eagerly anticipating a taste. Each bite offers a moist, tender crumb, perfectly complemented by the nutty topping that adds a delightful texture. Whether paired with a steaming cup of coffee or enjoyed on its own, this cake is sure to become a beloved staple in your recipe collection.

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your family and friends with this scrumptious Sour Cream Coffee Cake. It’s not just a cake; it’s a celebration of flavors that brings joy to every occasion!

Ingredients

  • 2.8 cups flour 
  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • large eggs 
  • 0.8 cup brown sugar packed ()
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • teaspoon lemon zest grated
  • 1.5 cups pears peeled
  • ounces pecans 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup cream sour
  • cup sugar 
  • cup butter unsalted room temperature (2 sticks)
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 0.5 cup milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Blend first 4 ingredients in processor until nuts are coarsely chopped.
  2. Add butter; using on/off turns, blend until coarse crumbs form.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan. Sift flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until fluffy. Gradually add both sugars and beat until well blended. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, then lemon peel and vanilla. Blend sour cream and milk in small bowl. Beat in sour cream mixture alternately with dry ingredients in 3 additions each.
  4. Spread half of cake batter in prepared pan.
  5. Sprinkle half of topping over; cover with pears.
  6. Spread remaining batter over; sprinkle with remaining topping.
  7. Bake until top is brown and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Cool cake completely in pan on rack. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and store at room temperature.)

Nutrition Facts

Calories510kcal
Protein5.09%
Fat50.32%
Carbs44.59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.24
Glycemic Load
28.76
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
10.876086934753%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.94mg
Delphinidin
1.03mg
Catechin
1.08mg
Epigallocatechin
0.92mg
Epicatechin
0.87mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.36mg
Isorhamnetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.17mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:510.49kcal
25.52%
Fat:29.29g
45.06%
Saturated Fat:12.19g
76.19%
Carbohydrates:58.39g
19.46%
Net Carbohydrates:55.52g
20.19%
Sugar:33.5g
37.22%
Cholesterol:94.04mg
31.35%
Sodium:244.67mg
10.64%
Alcohol:0.11g
100%
Alcohol %:0.1%
100%
Protein:6.66g
13.32%
Manganese:0.89mg
44.41%
Vitamin B1:0.33mg
22.3%
Selenium:15.12µg
21.6%
Folate:64.14µg
16.03%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.44%
Phosphorus:134.76mg
13.48%
Vitamin A:629.95IU
12.6%
Copper:0.25mg
12.52%
Iron:2.15mg
11.94%
Fiber:2.87g
11.46%
Calcium:102.5mg
10.25%
Vitamin B3:1.95mg
9.73%
Magnesium:30.5mg
7.63%
Zinc:1.12mg
7.5%
Vitamin E:0.86mg
5.7%
Vitamin B5:0.56mg
5.6%
Potassium:181.38mg
5.18%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.32%
Vitamin D:0.65µg
4.3%
Vitamin B12:0.22µg
3.64%
Vitamin K:3.06µg
2.91%
Vitamin C:1.33mg
1.61%
Source:Epicurious