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Sweet Pecan Morning Bake How To

A warm, comforting breakfast bake featuring caramelized pecans and a tender, cinnamon-spiced cake base—perfect for lazy weekend mornings or brunch gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted
Pecan Topping
  • 0.5 cup pecan halves chopped
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, and melted butter until smooth. Pour into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  5. In a small bowl, mix pecans, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with a drizzle of maple syrup if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.