APPLE-CHEESE COFFEE CAKE

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This deliciously different dessert comes courtesy of Athena Russell from Florence, South Carolina. A rugged-looking cake, it's great for brunch!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium apple, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup pitted dates, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded Colby cheese, divided

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk egg and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the apple, dates and walnuts., Spread half of the batter into a 6-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with 2/3 cup cheese. Top with remaining batter; sprinkle with remaining cheese., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; remove sides of pan. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 434mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.