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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.
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Gillian says
Could you substitute natural or Greek yogurt for the sour cream?
Cindy Hopper says
Yes I think that would work totally fine.
anne says
Thanks for sharing this recipe. I’m making it for the second time! Delicious!
Dan says
Looks yum…….but……is it just me but……How can a “coffee” cake not have coffee in it????????
Kenda says
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.
Mrs Edwards says
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.
Ginny Driscoll says
Where is the “print” button. Maybe I missed something, but can’t find it. Do not want all pictures, just the recipe. Thanks
Grammy Gigi says
Would love to print this, but don’t see the option. I definitely don’t need all the pictures. Any help?
areej says
Thanks.. it looks yummm .. but,is there a substitute for the sour cream ,pleaze
Doaa says
can I substitute the butter with oil ?
Sierra says
YUMMY!!!!!
Donna says
Coffee Cake without all the wait?? Sounds perfect for weekend brunch! This weekend is getting better and better. Thanks a bunch!
Kelly says
I love overnight cakes….so easy! This one looks delicious…can’t wait to try it : )
Maureen Wheatley says
Overnight coffee cake looks delish! Will have to give it a try.
Cheryl says
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.
ali @ an ordinary mom says
I think I need a pan like that…