If you are looking to save time, this overnight coffee cake, makes a perfect make-ahead breakfast recipe. We had house guests this week and it was so nice to have this coffee cake ready to pull out of the refrigerator and bake in the morning! This coffee cake has all the flavors you love and is light and fluffy. The secret is the topping and the icing. It is indulgent and makes it taste extra special. The recipe comes together quite easily too.
Overnight Coffee Cake
Overnight Coffee Cake Recipe
Overnight Coffee Cake
This coffee cake has all the flavors you love and is light and fluffy. The secret is the topping and the icing. It is indulgent and makes it taste extra special.
Ingredients
- 3/4 Cup Butter softened
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 Cup Sour Cream
Topping
- 3/4 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Pecans or Walnuts
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
Glaze
- 1 1/2 Cup Confections Sugar
- 3 tbsp Milk
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla
Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt, add to the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. Pour into a greased 13″ x 9″ x 2″ baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, pecans , nd cinnamon; sprinkle over coffee cake. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes. Combine powdered sugar, vanilla and milk. Drizzle over warm coffee cake.
Enjoy!
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Could you substitute natural or Greek yogurt for the sour cream?
Yes I think that would work totally fine.
Thanks for sharing this recipe. I’m making it for the second time! Delicious!
Looks yum…….but……is it just me but……How can a “coffee” cake not have coffee in it????????
A coffee cake is usually a cake with cinnamon or something that you eat with coffee. Some people dunk it into the coffee if it is dense enough. Sometimes they are flavored with coffee especially in Britain.. but in the US.. not so much.
I was surprised with the name of it, we in tse UK call a cake coffee cake when we put coffee in the cake and not for coffee time if you see what I mean. My husband didnt like it warm as he felt there wasnt much flavour so he has put it in the fridge and will let me know tomorrow if he likes it or not. I liked the cake but I think it is too sugary.
Where is the “print” button. Maybe I missed something, but can’t find it. Do not want all pictures, just the recipe. Thanks
Would love to print this, but don’t see the option. I definitely don’t need all the pictures. Any help?
Thanks.. it looks yummm .. but,is there a substitute for the sour cream ,pleaze
can I substitute the butter with oil ?
YUMMY!!!!!
Coffee Cake without all the wait?? Sounds perfect for weekend brunch! This weekend is getting better and better. Thanks a bunch!
I love overnight cakes….so easy! This one looks delicious…can’t wait to try it : )
Overnight coffee cake looks delish! Will have to give it a try.
I have used this exact recipe for about 20 years–it is the best!!
When I’m short on time, I have baked it right after mixing without the overnight refrigeration. It turned out fine.
I think I need a pan like that…
Made this last night for our home group and it was SO FABULOUS!
My husband said, “I think we found our breakfast cake!!” as we’ve been on the search for a breakfast cake to begin some traditions for special occasions such as birthdays & holidays! Thank you SO much for sharing!!
I made this a few weeks ago while my mother in law was visiting and it was great! Now my father-in-law is in town and I made another batch – this time I swirled in some raspberry jam. Yum!
Love your Polish pottery =)
I made this gluten free and it’s yummy. Thank you!!
Love the baking dish too!
I would love a piece of coffee cake. Your polish pottery is cute, cute, cute!
YUM!
This looks really wonderful, and that baking dish is beautiful!
This look really easy to make, I think I’ll try it next weekend.
Oh, so yummy! We love coffee cake, and this really does sound perfect for when we have guests. Also? Great for Saturday or Sunday mornings for an easy brunch. 🙂
Yum!! What a great idea! I can’t wait to try it out!
Good looking recipe. On more of the same POLISH POTTERY i have too… I love it don’t you?
Lovely serving dish…I going to try this white white whole wheat flour. Yummy
Jana
By the way – love your dishes. What is the name of that pattern?
This looks so delicious. I love the way you have half “nuts,” half “no-nuts.” That’s how I have to make everything at my house!
I love something that can be prepared ahead of time. This looks very tasty and I’m definitely saving this recipe!
Yum! Looks delicious. Would be perfect for a snowy morning. I work with BlogFrog and looking forward to seeing more delicious recipes and crafty ideas. All the Best, Lori
What a novel idea (for me, that is)! Thank you! I love coffee cake, but not the time it takes to prepare it in the morning for breakfast. But, hey, just take it our of the fridge and into the oven….super!
Parece uma delícia!!!
I love coffee cake and wish I could reach out and take a bite, it looks so good.
Oh yummy! That seriously looks delicious
Those are FoodNetwork photos there! Loved your dish, that is beautiful! Thanks for sharing the recipe, it looks very yummy!
Oh . . . thank you so much for the recipe for the gorgeous coffee cake!!! Anything that makes hosting easy and fun for everyone is appreciated!
MMM, this sound wonderful. Thank you for sharing the recipe and pictures of it with us. Your dish is beauftiful also.
Have a great day!
That looks totally scrumptious (and tempting)! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Mmm sounds amazing. By the way, my husband said the Shamrock Shake knock-off was just as good as the real thing!
Must make that for tomorrows brunch. Thanks for sharing.
These look delicious, and I LOVE your polish pottery! I need to start baking with mine more just so I can show it off! 😉
This looks fabulously yummy!!!
Yum, I am definitely putting this in my recipe file, thanks!
Oh, yum! That looks delish! Going into the file… Thanks!!