Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake

1 egg

3/4 c. milk

1/4 c. vegetable oil (or canola)

2 c. baking mix

1/3 plus 1/4 c. light brown sugar

2 medium apples, pared and chopped

1 t. cinnamon, divided

1/4 c. pecans, chopped (optional)

Preheat oven to 400. Grease 9" x 13" pan. Beat egg. Stir in milk, apples and oil. Stir in baking mix, 1/3 cup of brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon. Stir just until flour is moistened - batter will be lumpy. Pour into greased pan. In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup of brown sugar, pecans and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon. Sprinkle mixture over top of cake batter. Bake until golden brown - about 20 minutes. Store leftovers in a tightly sealed container.

This has been a favorite of my kids since they were little. I used to make it for the daycare kids too. We like it without the nuts. Soft and yummy and warm - perfect for a winter weekend!