Description
Warm spices and sweet apples dance together in this Classic Apple Coffee Cake, creating a delightful morning treat that whispers comfort. Generous crumb topping adds rich texture, making each bite a perfect companion to your favorite coffee.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups peeled and diced apples
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F and coating an 8×8-inch baking pan with grease and flour.
- Combine dry ingredients in a medium bowl, whisking flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until thoroughly blended.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until the mixture becomes airy and pale, then incorporate eggs and vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with sour cream to maintain a smooth consistency.
- Gently incorporate diced apples into the batter, ensuring even distribution.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, spreading it uniformly to create an even surface.
- Create the crumb topping by mixing brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and cinnamon in a separate bowl until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly across the top of the cake batter, covering the entire surface.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center—it should emerge clean.
- Remove from oven and allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes before serving to help it set and cool slightly.
Notes
- Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter, tangier version that maintains moisture and adds protein.
- Try different apple varieties like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith to create unique flavor profiles and texture variations.
- Enhance the crumb topping by adding chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts for extra crunch and nutty depth.
- Make this cake gluten-free by substituting all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend, ensuring the same tender crumb and delicious taste.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 236 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg