Description
Indulgent Cinnamon Apple Coffee Cake weaves warmth and comfort into each delectable slice. Sweet orchard apples and fragrant spices create a irresistible morning treat you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Apple Filling:
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced (such as Granny Smith)
- 1 tablespoon (15 g) sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Crumb Topping:
- 1/2 cup (63 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (100 g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup (57 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C) and coat an 8-inch baking pan with grease and flour, ensuring complete coverage.
- Combine diced apples with sugar and cinnamon in a small mixing bowl, creating a fragrant apple mixture and set aside for later use.
- Create the cake foundation by whisking dry ingredients in a large bowl, blending flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until thoroughly integrated.
- In a separate vessel, whisk together eggs, sour cream, melted butter, and vanilla extract, creating a smooth liquid mixture.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender cake texture.
- Transfer half the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly across the surface.
- Distribute the seasoned apple mixture uniformly over the initial batter layer.
- Carefully spoon remaining batter over the apples, gently spreading to completely cover the fruit layer.
- Craft the crumb topping by mixing flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon, then incorporate cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse, crumbly texture.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping generously and evenly across the cake’s surface.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
- Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Use ripe, firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor balance in the cake.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a tough, dense cake; mix just until ingredients are combined for a tender crumb.
- Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt or buttermilk for a lighter, tangy alternative that keeps the cake moist.
- Sprinkle extra cinnamon or add chopped nuts to the crumb topping for more depth and crunch in each bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg