Nutty Orange Coffee Cake
Nutty Orange Coffee Cake features tender biscuits coated in sugar and pecans, infused with orange zest, topped with a sweet glaze—perfect for breakfast or brunch gatherings. It offers a delightful combination of citrus and nutty flavors that appeal to all ages.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine sugar, chopped pecans, and grated orange rind in a small bowl; set aside.
- Place about 3/4 teaspoon of cream cheese in the center of each biscuit; fold the biscuit in half over the cheese, pressing edges to seal.
- Dip each biscuit in melted butter, then dredge in the sugar mixture.
- Place the biscuits, curved side down, in a single layer in a lightly greased 10-cup Bundt pan, spacing evenly.
- Arrange any remaining biscuits around the center of the pan to fill gaps.
- Drizzle any remaining melted butter over the biscuits and sprinkle on remaining sugar mixture.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 minutes or until done.
- Immediately invert the pan onto a serving plate to cool slightly.
- Combine powdered sugar and orange juice, stirring until smooth, then drizzle over the warm coffee cake before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
620
kcal
31% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).