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Apple Coffee Cake

Apple Coffee Cake
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A warm and moist Apple Coffee Cake featuring tender cake layers combined with sweet, cinnamon-spiced apples and a crunchy buttery streusel topping. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or an indulgent snack, this easy-to-make recipe offers comforting flavors and a delightful texture.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 cups fresh apples (peeled, cored, and diced)

Streusel Topping

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans, optional)
  • 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and dice fresh apples into small cubes. Toss them with a little cinnamon and sugar to enhance natural sweetness and prevent browning.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Stir thoroughly to ensure even distribution of leavening and spices.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy to incorporate air and create a tender cake texture.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and fully blended.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the creamed mixture, stirring gently until smooth batter forms without overmixing.
  6. Fold in Apples: Carefully fold cinnamon-coated apple pieces into the batter, distributing evenly without breaking them down.
  7. Prepare Streusel Topping: Mix brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and chopped nuts. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  8. Assemble and Bake: Pour batter into a greased pan, sprinkle streusel topping evenly over the surface, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter and eggs for better incorporation.
  • Do not overmix batter to keep cake tender.
  • Select fresh, crisp apples for best texture and flavor.
  • Keep butter cold for a crunchy streusel topping.
  • Start checking cake doneness at 40 minutes to avoid overbaking.
  • Allow cake to cool fully before storing to keep topping crisp.

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Keywords: apple coffee cake, baked apple cake, cinnamon apple cake, streusel cake, breakfast cake, easy coffee cake

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