Sour Cream Breakfast Cake with Pecan & Cinnamon
Submitted by vbradley46
Sour cream bundt cake with a hidden layer of cinnamon, brown sugar, and chopped pecans. Made with whole wheat flour for a heartier crumb. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm for brunch.
YIELD
12 servingsPREP
10 minCOOK
50 minREADY
Slice into this bundt cake and there it is: a gorgeous swirl of cinnamon-pecan filling running through the center like buried treasure.
The batter is rich with sour cream, butter, and a touch of lemon zest, made heartier with whole wheat flour blended into the mix. It bakes up tall and golden with a crumb that stays moist for days.
The filling is nothing fancy. Just chopped pecans, packed brown sugar, and a generous tablespoon of cinnamon, layered right through the middle of the batter so every slice gets a streak of that crunchy, spiced goodness.
Chef Tips
- Keep the filling away from the edges of the pan. If it touches the sides, it can stick and the cake won’t release cleanly.
- Cool in the pan for a full 10 minutes before turning out. Bundt cakes need that resting time or they crack.
- A light dusting of powdered sugar is all it needs. Save the heavy glazes for another cake.
- Leftovers toast up beautifully. A thick slice under the broiler for 30 seconds brings back the warmth.
Ingredients
Directions
Mix together the filling, and put aside.
Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).
For the cake, sift together the flours, baking powder, soda and salt in a large bowl.
In another bowl, cream the butter, sugar and sour cream until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
Stir in the lemon zest.
Add the flour mixture, and beat until just smooth.
Pour about ½ the batter into a greased and floured 10 inch bundt or tube pan.
Sprinkle the filling evenly down the center of the batter.
Preventing the filling from touching the sides of the pan.
Cover with the remaining batter.
Bake until a skewer tests clean in the thickest part, about 45 to 55 minutes.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, before turning out. Dust with powdered sugar.
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