APRICOT COFFEE CAKE WITH COCONUT TOPPING

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Several years ago, I found my niche writing coffee cake recipes to enter into the New York State Fair. I have developed several recipes over the course of my 25-year marriage. My husband is a tough critic, so I knew I had a hit when he labelled this one a winner.-Suzanne Katko, Syracuse, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 can (8-1/2 ounces) apricot halves
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup 2% milk
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
2 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 9-in. round baking pan. Drain apricot halves, reserving 1/4 cup juice. Cut each apricot piece in half., In a large bowl, beat shortening and sugar until crumbly. Beat in egg, milk and reserved juice. In another bowl, whisk flour, cracker crumbs, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Transfer to prepared pan; arrange apricots over batter. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean., Preheat broiler. For topping, in a small bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until crumbly. Beat in coconut and milk. Spread over warm cake. Broil 4-5 in. from heat 4-6 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

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lemon cvrdboard
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I've been making this coffee cake for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert to serve at a party or potluck.


Mina Pariyar
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I made this coffee cake for my mother-in-law's birthday and she loved it. She said it was the best coffee cake she'd ever had.


Janice Latimer
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This coffee cake is the perfect way to use up leftover apricots. It's also a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch treat.


Laxmi Neupane
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I love the combination of apricots and coconut in this coffee cake. It's a unique and delicious flavor that I've never had before.


Parbati Yadav
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This coffee cake is a great way to start your day. It's moist, flavorful, and the coconut topping adds a touch of sweetness that's just right.


Christopher Myburgh
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I've been making this coffee cake for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert to serve at a party or potluck.


Meera Mehrima
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I made this coffee cake for my mother-in-law's birthday and she loved it. She said it was the best coffee cake she'd ever had.


Magidu Musisi
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This coffee cake is a great way to use up leftover apricots. It's also a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch treat.


jani jutt
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I'm so glad I did. The coconut topping is actually quite subtle and adds a nice touch of sweetness and texture to the coffee cake.


Chaudhary Rehan
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. This coffee cake is everything I've been looking for: moist, flavorful, and easy to make.


Kumar UJJOL
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This coffee cake is a delight to the senses. The apricots and coconut topping add a wonderful flavor and texture.


Toga San
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I've tried many coffee cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, and the coconut topping is divine.


md lipon Islam
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This coffee cake is the perfect way to start your day. It's moist, flavorful, and the coconut topping adds a touch of sweetness that's just right.


Kabeer Yunus
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I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. My coffee cake turned out perfectly.


Steve Bertolini
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I made this coffee cake for my brunch guests and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


kiramat khan
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This recipe is a keeper! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the coconut topping was the perfect finishing touch.


pk pakstan
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I've made this coffee cake a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Soha Dogmish
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This apricot coffee cake with coconut topping was a hit! My family and friends loved it. It was moist, flavorful, and the coconut topping added a nice touch of sweetness and texture.