Caramel Walnut Coffee Cake

Step 1

In a large skillet stir together the sugar and water. Cook over medium heat without stirring until the mixture is ambe colored - about 10 mins.

Step 2

Remove from heat.

Step 3

Stir in cream and butter.

Step 4

Let cool in the skillet stirring frequently.

Step 5

Preheat oven to 350F.

Step 6

Line a 9" cast iron skillet with parchment paper.

Step 7

Whisk the brown sugar, flour and cinnamon in a medium bowl.

Step 8

Using a spoon or hand mixer, stir in butter until crumbly. Add in the walnuts.

Step 9

Set aside.

Step 10

Using a hand mixer, beat the butter and sugar at medium speed until fluffy - scrape sides as needed.

Step 11

Add eggs and beat well.

Step 12

Add sour cream and vanilla.

Step 13

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 14

Gradually add flour mixture to flour/butter mixture beating just until combined.

Step 15

Spread half the batter into prepared skillet.

Step 16

Drizzle with 3/4 of the caramel and sprinkle with pecans.

Step 17

Top with remaining batter.

Step 18

Spread the remaining caramel on top.

Step 19

Sprinkle with topping.

Step 20

Bake 45 - 50 minutes until a fork inserted in the center comes out clean.