Quick Coffee Cake is a beloved shortcut breakfast or brunch treat, made easy with store-bought frozen buttermilk biscuits. Each biscuit is coated in a warm, buttery, nutty brown sugar mixture, creating a gooey pull-apart texture reminiscent of monkey bread. This no-fuss version of coffee cake became popular in American kitchens during the mid-20th century as a speedy alternative to yeast-based doughs. It’s perfect for lazy weekend mornings, holiday breakfasts, or unexpected guests, minimal prep, maximum comfort.
Ingredients
- 1 pkg buttermilk frozen biscuits (large pkg, Schnucks )
- 1 pkg chopped walnuts ( or pecans)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 stick stick (½ cup, melted)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional, for sprinkling)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Baking Dish
- Spray the bottom of a baking pan with nonstick cooking spray or lightly grease it with butter.
Step 2: Make Coating Mixture
- Combine chopped walnuts or pecans with brown sugar in a bowl.
Step 3: Dip Biscuits
- Dip each frozen biscuit in melted butter.
- Then roll or dip each biscuit into the brown sugar and nut mixture.
Step 4: Arrange & Sprinkle
- Place coated biscuits into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.
Step 5: Bake
- Bake at 400°F for 10–13 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
Tips
- Use pecans for a more traditional Southern flavor.
- Add a drizzle of powdered sugar glaze after baking.
- Serve warm with butter for extra richness.
- Sprinkle extra cinnamon sugar on top before baking for a crunchier crust.
- Try chopped almonds or hazelnuts instead of walnuts.
- Serve alongside fresh fruit to balance the sweetness.
- Cut biscuits into quarters for smaller, pull-apart pieces.
- Line the baking pan with parchment for easier cleanup.
Nutrition
Calories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 0.001mgSodium: 7mgPotassium: 31mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.2mg
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