Shortcut Coffee Cake

Prep: 10 min Cook: 35 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A quick and indulgent coffee cake featuring tender biscuits, cinnamon-sugar layers, and a nutty, buttery topping, perfect for breakfast or dessert for gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cans (10 count each) buttermilk biscuits
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon softened butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 12-cup Bundt pan with 1 tablespoon of softened butter.
  3. Place syrup and chopped nuts in the bottom of the pan.
  4. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon; mix well.
  5. Separate the biscuits into individual pieces.
  6. Dip each biscuit in melted butter, then in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  7. Stand the coated biscuits on edge in the prepared pan, spacing evenly.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture over the biscuits and drizzle with remaining melted butter.
  9. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until browned.
  10. Cool upright in the pan for 5 minutes.
  11. Invert the pan onto a serving plate to serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

666 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.1g 12% DV
Total Fat 41.2g 53% DV
Carbs 70.8g 26% DV
Fiber 2.1g 8% DV
Sugar 39.4g 79% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 236mg 10% DV
Potassium 376.5mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 79mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 142.5mcg 16% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 162.5mg 13% DV
Iron 2.9mg 16% DV

* % 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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