Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of a classic apple pie and a moist coffee cake with this Apple Pie Coffee Cake recipe. This easy-to-make treat features a tender cake studded with diced apples and topped with a sweet, buttery streusel. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1½ cups peeled and finely diced apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
For the Streusel Topping:
- â…“ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (cubed)
For the Glaze (optional):
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round or square baking pan.
- Prepare the Cake Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and sugars, then mix in eggs and vanilla. Add sour cream and dry ingredients, then fold in diced apples. Spread batter in the pan.
- Make the Streusel Topping: Mix brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over the cake batter.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool slightly.
- Prepare the Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
- For extra apple flavor, add ½ teaspoon of apple pie spice to the batter or topping.
- This coffee cake can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
