Light Spiced Apple Coffee Cake

1. 1

   Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking pan.

2. 2

   In a measuring cup, combine 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoons nutmeg and 1/8 teaspoons cloves.

3. 3

   Halve and core apples; peel one of the halves and finely chop; thinly slice remaining 3 apple halves.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, combine baking mix, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, remaining 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg and remaining 1/8 teaspoons cloves.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, combine egg, milk and butter; stir into dry ingredients, beating until combined, about 30 seconds (batter will be lumpy).

6. 6

   Stir in the chopped apple; spread batter in prepared pan.

7. 7

   Arrange appple slices over batter, overlapping slightly.

8. 8

   Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, about 25 minutes.

9. 9

   Let cool on a wire rack.

10. 10

    Serve warm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.