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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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…
Kirby says
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!!
Jessica says
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!
Jennifer says
Love your Polish pottery =)
Jos says
I made this gluten free and it’s yummy. Thank you!!
Love the baking dish too!
Linda says
I would love a piece of coffee cake. Your polish pottery is cute, cute, cute!
an encourager says
YUM!
Amanda says
This looks really wonderful, and that baking dish is beautiful!
ST-DL says
This look really easy to make, I think I’ll try it next weekend.
Joy says
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. 🙂
Aleigha says
Yum!! What a great idea! I can’t wait to try it out!