Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with this Apple Pie Coffee Cake. A tender cake loaded with chunks of apples, topped with a sweet cinnamon streusel, and finished with a vanilla glaze, this dessert is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups peeled and finely chopped apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
For the cinnamon streusel:
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
For the glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tsp milk
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare streusel: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch square baking dish. Mix streusel ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- Make the cake batter: Combine dry ingredients in a medium bowl. Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl, add eggs, vanilla, and sour cream. Gradually add dry ingredients and fold in apples.
- Assemble and bake: Spread half of the batter in the dish, sprinkle half of streusel, add remaining batter, top with rest of streusel. Bake for 40–45 minutes.
- Glaze and serve: Whisk together glaze ingredients and drizzle over the warm cake before serving.
Notes
- You can use a mix of apple varieties for more flavor depth.
- This cake is perfect for brunch, dessert, or with a hot cup of coffee.
- It keeps well for up to 3 days covered at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
