Overnight Coffee Cake

I had a friend over for coffee last week before work and wanted to make something that would not take up all of my time in the morning by cooking or baking.  I found the Overnight Coffee Cake recipe in the Tidewater on the Halfshell.  It was very easy to make, especially since I made it the night before and popped it in the oven for 30 minutes and it was ready by the time my guest arrived.

Overnight Coffee Cake

3/4 Cup butter, softened
1 Cup of sugar
2 Eggs
8 ounces of cour cream
2 Cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 Cup packed light brown sugar (you can also use dark)
1/2 Cup chopped pecans
1 tsp cinnamon

• Combine butter and sugar; cream until light and fluffy. Add eggs, sour cream, mix well
• Combine next 5 dry ingredients, add to batter and mix well.  Pour into greased and floured 13 x  9-inch pan.
• Combine brown sugar, pecans and cinnamon; mix well and sprinkle evenly over batter.
• Cover and chill overnight.  Uncover and bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

Glaze

1 Cup Confectioners Sugar
1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp water
1/2 tsp vanilla

Combine all ingredients and drizzle over warm cake.

Serves 12