Applesauce Pecan Coffee Cake

Baked Treats, Desserts June 2nd, 2020
Prep Time
10 Min
Cook Time
30 Min
Serving
8-9 Slices

The applesauce-cinnamon-brown sugar-pecan combo is a classic for Fall but this recipe can really be enjoyed all year round for breakfast, brunch, or as a nice treat. The streusel topping truly makes this recipe so don’t skip it!

Ingredients

For the streusel topping

  • 4 Tbsp butter
  • ⅓ cup flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ cup pecans, chopped finely

For the cake

  • 4 Tbsp butter
  • 1 ⅓ cup flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

For the streusel topping

  1. In a bowl, combine the flour and butter together using a fork or pastry cutter.
  2. Stir in the rest of the ingredients and set aside.

For the cake

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease the 8 x 8 inch baking dish or 9 inch cake round with butter and dust with flour.
  2. In a bowl, combine the butter and flour together using a pastry cutter.
  3. Add the rest of the ingredients (baking powder, baking soda, salt, brown sugar, cinnamon, eggs, apple sauce, and vanilla) and mix well.
  4. Pour the batter into the baking dish and level off the batter.
  5. Drizzle on the streusel evenly over the top of the batter.
  6. Place in the oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes or until a toothpick that has been inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean.
  7. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing.