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Quick Coffee Cake
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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 85 kcal

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
Keyword biscuit dough, cinnamon sugar, coffee cake, nut topping, quick dessert, vintage recipe
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