GRAHAM CRACKER (COFFEE) CAKE

Graham Cracker (Coffee) Cake image

Provided by Rachie P

Categories Breads

Time 55m

Yield 1 cake, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup graham cracker, crushed (8 squares)
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F; grease an 8 inch round cake pan and set aside.
Crumb mixture: Crush enough graham crackers to have 3/4 cup. Combine all crumb mix ingredients and stir until well blended.
Cake: Cream softened butter and sugar in large bowl until light and fluffy.
Beat in vanilla and lemon peel; set aside.
Sift together flour, baking soda, and baking powder in medium bowl. Add flour mixture and sour cream alternately to the sugar mixture, beating well after each addition.
Spoon half of the batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly.
Sprinkle 2/3 of crumb mixture evenly over batter. Spoon remaining batter over crumbs and top with remaining crumb mixture.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
Let cool 10 minutes before removing from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.9, Fat 22.2, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 48.3, Sodium 270.7, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 12.3, Protein 3.1