Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake

• nonstick cooking spray0
• unsalted butter1 stick
• brown sugar½ cup
• kosher salt1 teaspoon
• all-purpose flour1 tablespoon
• McCormick® Ground Cinnamon3 teaspoon
• chopped pecans½ cup
• all-purpose flour3 cup
• granulated sugar1 cup
• baking powder4 teaspoon
• kosher salt1 teaspoon
• whole milk1 ½ cup
• large eggs2
• vanilla extract2 teaspoon
• unsalted butter1 stick
• cream cheese4 ounce
• powdered sugar⅓ cup
• whole milk1 tablespoon
• kosher salt¼ teaspoon

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180°C).

2. 2

   Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.

3. 3

   Make the cinnamon topping: In a medium bowl, mix together the butter, brown sugar, salt, flour, McCormick® Ground Cinnamon, and pecans.

4. 4

   Microwave for 30 seconds.

5. 5

   Make the cake: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.

6. 6

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla until well-combined.

7. 7

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until mostly incorporated but a few dry streaks remain.

8. 8

   Whisk in the melted butter.

9. 9

   Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking dish.

10. 10

    Spoon half of the cinnamon topping on top, gently swirling into the batter.

11. 11

    Pour the rest of the batter on top, spreading to cover the filling, then spoon the remaining filling on top, swirling into the batter.

12. 12

    Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean (or with just a few crumbs attached).

13. 13

    Remove from the oven and let cool.

14. 14

    Make the frosting: In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and salt until smooth.

15. 15

    If frosting is too thick to be pourable, add a bit more milk until it reaches the desired consistency.

16. 16

    Drizzle the frosting over the cake, then slice and serve.

17. 17

    Enjoy!