Country Apple Coffee Cake Recipe

This award-winning recipe, from a beloved 30-year-old cookbook, is a family favorite! Imagine a moist, tender coffee cake bursting with juicy apples, crunchy pecans, and a sweet, spiced glaze. This nostalgic recipe is incredibly easy to make and always disappears quickly – perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat. Get ready to experience the magic of this classic!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 421.7 kcal
Protein 10g
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How to Make Country Apple Coffee Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with 1 tablespoon of butter.
  3. Spread 1 cup of the prepared apples evenly in the pan.
  4. Separate the refrigerated biscuits and cut each biscuit into 4 pieces.
  5. Arrange the biscuit pieces, point-side up, over the apples in the pan.
  6. Top with the remaining 1 cup of prepared apples.
  7. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 tablespoon light corn syrup, 1 tablespoon whiskey (optional), and 1 large egg.
  8. Beat the mixture well until smooth.
  9. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped pecans.
  10. Spoon the pecan mixture evenly over the biscuit and apple layers.
  11. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the coffee cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. While the cake is still warm, prepare the glaze (recipe to be added – specify glaze recipe if needed) and drizzle generously over the coffee cake.
  13. Let cool slightly before serving and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

112g

Fat

26g

Carbs

19g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Country Apple Coffee Cake?

Country Apple Coffee Cake takes about 95 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 75 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Country Apple Coffee Cake?

Country Apple Coffee Cake has approximately 421.7 calories per serving, with about 10 g protein, 19 g carbohydrates and 29 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Country Apple Coffee Cake?

The key ingredients for Country Apple Coffee Cake are Butter, Apples, Biscuits, Brown Sugar, Pecan Pieces, Cinnamon. See the full list with measurements above.

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