Biscuit Upside-Down Coffee Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A nostalgic upside-down coffee cake featuring caramelized brown sugar, nuts, cherries, and maple syrup, baked with flaky biscuits for a delightful, sweet treat perfect for sharing.

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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. margarine or butter
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. chopped nuts
  • 1/4 c. maraschino cherries, chopped
  • 1/4 c. maple syrup
  • 3 cans biscuits (10 count each)
  • 6 Tbsp. melted margarine
  • 1/2 c. white sugar

Instructions

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of margarine and pour into the bottom of a tube pan or an 8-inch round or square pan.
  2. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the melted margarine.
  3. Add the chopped nuts on top of the brown sugar.
  4. Distribute the chopped maraschino cherries over the nuts.
  5. Pour the maple syrup evenly over the cherries.
  6. Set the prepared pan aside while preparing the biscuits.
  7. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  8. Open the cans of biscuits and cut each biscuit into quarters.
  9. Arrange the biscuit pieces evenly over the fruit and syrup mixture in the pan.
  10. Brush the biscuit pieces with the 6 tablespoons of melted margarine.
  11. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes until the biscuits are golden brown.
  12. Allow the cake to cool slightly before inverting onto a serving plate and serving warm.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

716 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.1g 6% DV
Total Fat 34.4g 44% DV
Carbs 102.8g 37% DV
Fiber 1.1g 4% DV
Sugar 80.4g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 251mg 11% DV
Potassium 300mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 1.3mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1.3mcg
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Calcium 117.3mg 9% DV
Iron 1mg 6% DV
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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