Apple Coffee Cake is a delightful treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack. It combines the sweetness of apples with a moist, tender cake, topped with a crunchy cinnamon streusel. It’s sure to be a hit with its warming, comforting flavors.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups apples, peeled and chopped (about 2 medium apples)
For the Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture alternately with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Fold in the chopped apples.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- To make the streusel topping, combine brown sugar, 1/3 cup flour, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the cake batter.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve the Apple Coffee Cake warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
- Calories: 350-400
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 5g
Prep and Cooking Time
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Servings
- Serves: 9-12
Apple Coffee Cake is the perfect comfort food for any day. The soft, moist cake with its layers of sweet apples and a crumbly, cinnamon-infused streusel makes it irresistible. Enjoy a slice with your morning coffee or as a sweet treat anytime!
