Description
Delightful Apple Coffee Cake elevates breakfast with its irresistible layers of cinnamon-spiced apples and buttery crumb topping. Sweet and comforting, this cake will transport you to a morning of pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Binding Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and preparing a 9×9-inch baking pan with grease or parchment paper.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until the mixture becomes light and airy, creating a smooth base for the cake.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, then blend in vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with sour cream to maintain a smooth, consistent batter.
- Gently fold diced apples into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, spreading it uniformly to ensure even baking.
- Create the crumb topping by mixing flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Cut cold butter into the dry topping ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with a sandy texture.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly across the surface of the cake batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean.
- Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter, tangier flavor that still maintains moisture in the cake.
- Dice apples into smaller, uniform pieces to ensure even distribution and prevent large chunks from sinking to the bottom.
- Create a gluten-free version by using a one-to-one gluten-free flour blend, which helps maintain the cake’s tender texture.
- Enhance the spice profile by adding a pinch of ground ginger or cardamom to the crumb topping for extra warmth and complexity.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg