Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of apple pie and coffee cake combined in this delightful Apple Pie Coffee Cake. With layers of moist cake, tender apples, and a cinnamon-sugar topping, this treat is perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Apple Filling:
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Cream butter and sugar, add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg; mix into wet ingredients.
- Add Apples: Fold in diced apples.
- Layer Batter: Spread half of batter in pan, sprinkle with half of cinnamon-sugar mixture, repeat layers.
- Bake: Bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Glaze and Serve: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for glaze; drizzle over warm cake.
Notes
- Granny Smith apples work best for a slightly tart balance.
- This cake pairs well with vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
