Amazing Pecan Coffee Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch round cake pan.
2. In a small bowl, stir together 1 cup flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture. Finally, stir in the pecans and walnuts.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the oats, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup flour and melted butter. Sprinkle over the cake batter.
5. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
6. Remove from oven and cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• The pecan tree is native to North America and is a relative of the hickory tree.
• Pecans are an excellent source of manganese, vitamin B1, magnesium and phosphorus.
• Pecan coffee cake is the perfect treat for a special breakfast or brunch.