Sourdough Pecan Coffee Cake
This sourdough pecan coffee cake recipe transforms sourdough starter discard into a delicious coffee cake, perfect for snacking or leisurely mornings.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour an 8x8-inch cake pan.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Cut 2 tablespoons cold butter into small pieces; place in a medium bowl. Add brown sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and โ teaspoon salt; cut butter into brown sugar mixture using a pastry blender or 2 forks until large crumbs form. Set streusel aside.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Combine 1 cup flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, baking soda, and ยฝ teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Beat white sugar and 5 โ tablespoons butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy and fluffy. Beat in egg until well combined. Add sourdough discard; mix until well combined. Add flour-cinnamon mixture; mix until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle streusel and pecans on top.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Combine confectioners' sugar, milk, vanilla, and 1 pinch salt; add more sugar to thicken glaze, or more milk to thin glaze.'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Pour glaze into a resealable plastic bag, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Snip a tiny piece, about โ inch, from one of the bottom corners. Pipe glaze onto cake; cut and serve.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (9 servings total)