Brunch just got easier with this pull-apart caramel coffee cake! Ready in less than an hour and easy to serve.
Jump to RecipeIn the past, I’ve made a few pull-apart breakfast recipes and they were always a hit with my family. We like easy meals, especially at breakfast since we are all hungry when we wake up, which is why I use refrigerated biscuits to make it quick.
If you want to use homemade biscuits, you’ll need many more ingredients including all-purpose flour, butter, sugar, and more. Usually, I prefer the made-from-scratch way, but that takes too long in the morning.
By mixing the brown sugar, heavy cream, and ground cinnamon, you are making an easy homemade caramel sauce for the coffee cake. While it isn’t perfect, any caramel lover will agree it has the right flavors without all of the work to make truly homemade caramel.
Why is it called a Coffee Cake if it doesn’t have Coffee in it?
The name coffee cake indicates a cake meant to eat with your morning coffee. Most of the time they have a crunchy streusel on top, but not always. Coffee cakes are typically soft and sweet and can be breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Coffee cake is flavored with comforting and warm flavors such as vanilla or cinnamon. Some coffee cakes include a filling of fruit, nuts, or chocolate chips to add even more flavor. While my original recipe doesn’t include those, you could certainly add them in.
Serving Suggestions
While this caramel coffee cake is delicious as-is, there are also some things you can do to dress it up. It would be delicious with a simple icing made from mixing powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk in a large bowl and then pouring it over the top of the cake. You could also add some flavored coffee instead of milk if you want to add coffee flavor to the cake.
Another option would be to top it with a little bit of cream cheese frosting, maple syrup, or caramel topping.
This cake would go great with a side of cinnamon apples or fresh apples and, of course, a cup of coffee.
Caramel Coffee Cake Step by Step
Ingredients
- 2 cans refrigerated biscuits, flaky style
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon, ground
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 350F and grease a 10-inch fluted tube pan or bundt pan with nonstick spray.
Cut each biscuit into quarters and toss into the greased pan.
In a small bowl, whisk the brown sugar, heavy cream, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
Pour the sugar mixture evenly over the biscuits so it runs down the sides of the cake as it bakes.
Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool cake on a wire rack for a few minutes before inverting it onto a serving platter. Serve warm.
Caramel Coffee Cake Leftovers
Storage: Let the cake come to room temperature then store the leftover coffee cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
Reheating: The best way to reheat the coffee cake is in the oven or in the microwave. If the cake seems dry, add a bit of unsalted butter and let it melt onto the cake.
Freezing: You can freeze the cake in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
Recipe
Originally Published On: August 14, 2023
Caramel Coffee Cake
Ingredients
- 2 cans refrigerated biscuits (flaky style)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon (ground)
Recommended Equipment
- Tube Pan
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F and grease a 10-inch fluted tube pan or bundt pan with nonstick spray
- Cut each biscuit into quarters and toss into the greased pan
- In a small bowl, whisk the brown sugar, heavy cream, and ground cinnamon until well combined
- Pour the sugar mixture evenly over the biscuits so it runs down the sides of the cake as it bakes
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown
- Cool cake on a wire rack for a few minutes before inverting it onto a serving platter
- Serve warm
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
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Your pull-apart caramel coffee cake recipe is a winner! The step-by-step instructions are a breeze to follow, and the end result is pure deliciousness. A fantastic treat for any time of day. Thanks for sharing this delightful baking gem! ☕🍰
Sticky ooey goodness. This is my kind of treat. Caramel anything makes me happy.
That easy pull-apart caramel coffee cake recipe looks absolutely mouthwatering. As a coffee lover, I can imagine how the aroma of freshly brewed coffee blends perfectly with the sweetness of caramel in this delightful treat.
This looks gorgeous. I had to stop and google what biscuits were but i’ve discovered that it’s just a different way of talking about bread/buns. Over here biscuits are things you dip in your tea!
I didn’t think about that. Yes, biscuits are fluffy bread that we have either as a breakfast item with butter and jelly, or have with butter as a side for dinner 🙂
I suppose that any biscuits are fine if you don’t have these canned ones? I like this recipe. Its easy, sweet, and soft. Thanks for sharing!
Looks delicious. I’d like to make these one day soon.
This is the perfect recipe for brunch! Its super easy to make and I loved the smell of the sweet caramel in the oven.
Caramel coffee cake is such a sweet and gooey, highly addictive recipe. The kids aren’t the only ones who love it!
oh yum. Looks fairly quick to put together. I haven’t used refrigerated biscuits before – I’m not even sure what they are so will need to check that out.
I’m always looking for a yummy brunch recipe for Sundays. This pull-apart caramel coffee cake sounds like it will quickly be a fan favorite with our family.
Hhhhmmm….this is an intriguing cake, I must say. A cake of coffee without coffee in it…I wanna know how that tastes. Besides that, I’ve never eaten a coffee cake!
I have never made a pull apart bread before. This sounds like a delicious bread, and it is fun to make something a little different.
Pull-apart breakfast recipes are so convenient and easy to make, especially when you’re in a rush in the morning. And using refrigerated biscuits saves time without sacrificing flavour. The homemade caramel sauce sounds delicious too, and I love that it’s a quick and easy way to satisfy a caramel craving. As for the name coffee cake, I always wondered about that too! But it’s good to know that it’s meant to be enjoyed with a cup of coffee and can be versatile enough to serve as a breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Thanks for sharing your recipe tips!
This looks absolutely DELICIOUS! I can’t wait to make this tonight.
This looks really good! I can imagine pairing it would coffee. Thank you for sharing the recipe. I would love to add some nuts to it for more texture. Appreciate the tips too on how to reheat it.
I make a coffee cake on most holidays for breakfast and love this recipe! Will for sure add it to our rotation!
This is such a clever way to use refrigerated biscuits. I never thought of making a coffee cake with them. The caramel sauce sounds amazing. I can’t wait to try this out. It looks perfect for a cozy morning.