Pecan Crumb Cake

Indulge in the irresistible charm of homemade Pecan Crumb Cake, a dessert that perfectly balances moist, buttery cake with a crisp, nutty topping. This easy-to-make treat features a tender vanilla-scented batter, crowned with a generous layer of brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped pecans for a delightfully crunchy texture. Ready in under an hour, this classic crumb cake is ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon coffee break. Serve each slice dusted with a light sprinkle of powdered sugar for an elegant finishing touch. Perfectly rich and satisfying, this pecan delight is sure to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.75 cups unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 2 large eggs
• 0.75 cups whole milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.75 cups brown sugar (packed)
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed.

Step 3

Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside 1 cup of this mixture for the crumb topping.

Step 4

To the remaining flour mixture, add the eggs, whole milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined to form a smooth batter. Avoid overmixing.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

Step 6

In a smaller bowl, prepare the crumb topping by combining the reserved flour mixture, brown sugar, chopped pecans, and ground cinnamon. Mix until well incorporated.

Step 7

Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the cake batter in the pan.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 9

Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before using the parchment paper overhang to lift it out.

Step 10

Dust the top with powdered sugar for a finishing touch before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1234.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4734.3

Total Fat 243.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 105.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 781.5mg	0%
Sodium 2593.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 608.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.1g	0%
Total Sugars 402.9g
Protein 55.6g	0%

Vitamin D 162.5IU	0%
Calcium 632.1mg	0%
Iron 17.5mg	0%
Potassium 1448.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.2%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 50.2%