Description
Cinnamon Pecan Coffee Cake Loaf is a soft, moist, and flavorful quick bread that’s swirled with cinnamon, loaded with crunchy pecans, and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this easy-to-make loaf delivers bakery-quality flavor right from your kitchen. Serve it with coffee or tea for a comforting and crowd-pleasing treat. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or just because, this cinnamon pecan loaf will be a favorite!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups granulated sugar, divided
3 teaspoons baking powder
3 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
1 ¼ teaspoons salt
Wet Ingredients:
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
Add-ins:
1 cup chopped pecans
For the glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons melted butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, 1 cup of sugar, baking powder, 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, oil, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.
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Combine wet and dry mixtures just until incorporated. Do not overmix.
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Fold in chopped pecans and gently fold in raspberries if using (optional variation).
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Pour half the batter into the loaf pan. In a small bowl, mix remaining ¼ cup sugar, remaining cinnamon, and half the pecans. Sprinkle over batter and swirl lightly with a knife.
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Top with remaining batter and sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon-pecan mixture over the top.
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Bake for 55–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan before removing.
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Whisk glaze ingredients together and drizzle over cooled loaf. Garnish with more pecans if desired.
Notes
Substitute walnuts or almonds for pecans if preferred.
Omit almond extract if you’re not a fan, or increase vanilla.
Add diced apples or raisins for extra sweetness and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
