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Cinnamon-Chip and Pecan Loaf Cake

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Cinnamon-Chip and Pecan Loaf CakePornchai Mittongtare

Rosemary Leicht of Bethel, Ohio, writes: "I've been a finalist in the Pillsbury Bake-Off three times, so I'm something of an expert at cooking with prepared doughs and bread mixes. Even though these items are simple to use, many people don't venture beyond the package directions. For each contest, I experimented with dozens of recipes, and some of my favorites have been breakfast dishes and desserts. Nowadays I don't enter as many competitions as I used to, but my family still looks forward to my latest creations."

Look for cinnamon chips in the supermarket's baking section.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 10 servings

Ingredients

1 16- to 17-ounce package date-bread mix
1/2 cup (1 stick) plus 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
1/2 cup cinnamon chips
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour 9x5x2-inch metal loaf pan. Using electric mixer, beat bread mix and 1/2 cup butter in large bowl until crumbly mixture forms. Transfer 1/2 cup crumb mixture to small bowl; add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and rub in with fingertips until moist clumps form (for streusel).

    Step 2

    Stir sour cream and eggs into remaining crumb mixture in large bowl. Mix in cinnamon chips, pecans, cinnamon, and allspice. Pour cake batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle with streusel.

    Step 3

    Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Turn cake out onto rack. Place streusel side up and cool 20 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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