maple-scented apple pecan coffee cake
After just two hours in the slow cooker, this aromatic and delicious cake I created was ready to serve. Apples, cinnamon, maple, and nuts combine to make this decadently divine dessert. It is perfect for a winter holiday brunch or the grand finale for any dinner, no matter the season. To live up to its name, serve it with steaming cups of coffee!
prep time
10 Min
cook time
2 Hr
method
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yield
10-12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, divided use
- 20 ounces can apple pie filling, (finely chop apples)
- 1 cup applesauce
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar, divided use
- 16 1/2 ounces box white cake mix
- 1/2 teaspoon imitation maple flavoring
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup water
- 2/3 cup chopped pecans
How To Make maple-scented apple pecan coffee cake
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Step 1Use 1 teaspoon of melted butter to generously grease bottom and sides of a 4-5 quart slow cooker.
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Step 2Stir pie filling, applesauce, syrup, cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons brown sugar together in a medium bowl. Spread evenly in bottom of slow cooker.
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Step 3In a large mixing bowl, stir remaining 4 tablespoons brown sugar and cake mix together. In a small mixing bowl, beat together remaining butter, maple flavoring, eggs, sour cream, and water on low speed until combined. Pour over cake mix mixture. Beat on low speed for 1-2 minutes until well mixed. Stir in pecans.
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Step 4Spoon evenly over pie filling mixture. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours. Turn off and immediately remove lid for 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm. -
Step 5May serve with a scoop of frozen vanilla yogurt on top if desired. Serves 10-12.
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