Decadent Chocolate Pecan Coffee Cake - Perfect Breakfast Treat

Decadent Chocolate Pecan Coffee Cake - Perfect Breakfast Treat

tasteofcook.com

This Chocolate Pecan Coffee Cake features a moist vanilla cake with a ribbon of chocolate-pecan filling and crunchy chocolate streusel topping. Perfect for brunch!

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Cooking tools:

  • Food processor
  • Springform pan
  • Baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Stand mixer
  • Hand mixer
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Spatula
  • Oven
  • Toothpick
  • Cooling rack
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Pastry cutter
  • Plastic wrap
  • Aluminum foil
  • Airtight container
  • Microwave
  • Sifter
  • Spoon

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup pecans
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 ounces chocolate, chopped
  • 1/4 cup cake flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder (enhances chocolate flavor)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 container (5.3 ounces) Greek yogurt (vanilla flavor recommended)
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk

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