COCONUT WALNUT COFFEE CAKE

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I love the combination of chocolate, coconut and walnuts in this coffee cake. I serve it warm alongside a cup of coffee or hot cocoa. Using a biscuit mix really saves time when stirring up the batter.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups biscuit/baking mix
1/2 cup sugar, divided
1 egg
3/4 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the biscuit mix and 1/4 cup sugar. Whisk the egg, milk and 2 tablespoons butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Pour chocolate over the batter; cut through batter with a knife to swirl the chocolate. , Combine the coconut, walnuts, and remaining sugar and butter; sprinkle over the top. Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 401mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.