Mixed Berry Pecan Coffee Cake
Mixed Berry Pecan Coffee Cake can be prepared in a 13″x9″ rectangle baking pan or in mini pans for berry coffee cakes that make perfect homemade gifts!
Mixed Berry Pecan Coffee Cake is a wonderful treat for Christmas morning. These mini cakes also make perfect homemade gifts to share with loved ones.
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When the rush of the holiday shopping is through, and the halls have been decked for weeks…when the presents have been wrapped and packages sealed and sent to loved ones, far and wide, it is only then when I feel the true spirit of Christmas descends. There is that sense of calm that settles after the madness, when I can finally see a commercial on television without feeling a slight sense of panic. There is no longer a worry of “did I forget someone?”
I can finally focus on the ones who matter most.
Presents may have been bought, but it’s those days right before Christmas when I create perhaps the most meaningful gifts of all. With nowhere to rush, it is in my kitchen where gifts made with love come to life.
There may be toys and new clothes and fancy electronics under the tree, but nothing can replace a homemade gift. And when the gift is edible, the recipe oozing with love, well, that trumps anything else. At least to me. As we enter the season of giving, I am pleased to share the Driscoll’s Made with Love campaign that embraces homemade holiday gifts. The only thing better than receiving something homemade and delicious is…yes, giving.
Over the years, I have come to enjoy those last few hours before Christmas, when we spend time in the kitchen, baking goodies to drop at friends’ and neighbor’s doors. Loaves of quick breads and tea cakes are bundled, and the children are sent to trot door to door, bearing well wishes…and something sweet to usher in the big day.
I’ve come to appreciate miniature cakes that serve well for breakfast on Christmas morning. As wrapping paper flies and children squeal in delight, it’s wonderful to have something sweet to nibble until the gifts are all opened. These Mixed Berry Pecan Coffee Cakes are pint sized and just right to give to that special someone to enjoy on Christmas! Miniature and bursting with sweet Driscoll’s raspberries and blackberries, make a batch for the family members, friends and coworkers that mean the most. When they take their first bite, they’ll know it was made with love.
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Cherry Dutch Baby Pancake with Pecan Streusel
Everything Bagel Scones
Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Almond Flour and Spiced Maple Glaze
Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Driscoll’s. Sponsored posts such as these help support the work behind the scenes on Kitchen Confidante. Thank you so much for your visits and making my blog part of your day.
Mixed Berry Pecan Coffee Cake
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3/4 cup oil
- 1 cup pecans chopped
- 1 cup buttermilk or substitute 1 cup milk + 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 6 oz Driscoll’s raspberries
- 6 oz Driscoll’s blackberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. If using a 13"x9" cake pan, butter pan and set aside. If using paper cake molds (see notes for the 3.5" molds I used) there is no need for butter; simply place the molds on a baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, granulated white sugar, and cinnamon. Add oil.
- Take 3/4 cup of this mixture and add the chopped nuts; this is the streusel topping. Set aside.
- To the mixture without nuts, add buttermilk, egg, baking powder and baking soda. Mix until just well incorporated. Stir in 4 oz each of the raspberries and blackberries, reserving some for the topping. Pour batter into baking pan(s) and sprinkle with streusel topping. Nestle 3 berries on the tops of each cake.
- Baking times:20-24 minutes for mini cakes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.35-40 minutes for large 13"x9" cake, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Comments
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I made this today – no pan size was mentioned but the ingredients were similar to others that called for an 8×8 or 9×9 pan. It was the right quantity for the pan BUT I had to bake it about 25-30 minutes before a toothpick came out dry. AND when it was served, it was all soupy inside!! Took it to a potluck so it was quite disappointing. Is there an error in the recipe? Please advise! Also why doesn’t it mention pan sizes or muffin number?
Hi Pat, I’m sorry to hear about your troubles with this recipe. It looks like some of the recipe details got cut out when the site underwent an update — I do see that the specific large pan size details for some reason are missing.
This cake can be made in a 9×13 baking pan or a 10-inch springform pan. When baked as a large cake, baking time is between 35-40 minutes.
The smaller 3.5-inch mini-cakes should yield 8-10 mini cakes (which is mentioned in the recipe) or can also be done as 20-24 muffins with a 20-24 minute baking time.
From your comment, it sounds like you baked it in an 8×8 pan, and I’m guessing it was a lot of batter for the pan, which would take longer to bake than 25-30 minutes since it’s would be a taller cake. It is weird that the toothpick came out clean, yet it was soft inside. I hate to hear about disappointments like this. I hope is helpful and I will be updating the recipe so that the large pan size is included again.
Holy lord, woman. I made a muffin version of these last week and they were INSANE! I posted them with a link to your recipe here: http://rindymae.blogspot.com/2014/03/raspberry-pecan-coffee-cake-muffins.html
Seriously, so flippin’ good. Thanks for the constant inspiration!
So happy you loved them, Mindy!!! :)
I never know what to make on Christmas morning, because I’m usually stressing about Christmas dinner. But this is perfect! How long do these generally stay good for?
Homemade gifts are the best and these coffee cakes would be an absolute delight to receive!
These are adorable! And my family would go crazy if I gift this to them!
Oh these little treats make me feel all warm and cozy.
Instead of shipping all my gifts at once, I’ve been enjoying just giving little things here and there over the last few weeks. Some music for my dad, some pottery for my mom. Little things I think they’ll like. It’s been a lot of fun.
Just beautiful. Both your words and these cakes! I agree…my most treasured gifts come from the kitchen. Thank you for sharing! A delicious end to a good day. I hope you have a happy and warm week, my friend!
I wish I was your neighbor!!
I wish you were, too, Liz! Miss you!
Oh, these look yummy!
You are so right about the Christmas spirit. It is so stressful trying to remember everyone and get all of that shopping done. Once its over, then I start to relax and remember what the holidays are really about :)
Beautiful little cakes!