Description
This Apple Coffee Cake is soft, spiced, and topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy dessert with your favorite cup of coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups All-Purpose Flour
- ½ cup Granulated Sugar
- ½ cup Brown Sugar
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 2 Eggs
- ½ cup Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 1½ teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
- 1½ cups Apples, peeled and diced
- For Streusel Topping:
- ⅓ cup All-Purpose Flour
- ⅓ cup Brown Sugar
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking pan.
- Combine Ingredients: Cream butter with granulated and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs, sour cream, and vanilla.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture.
- Assemble the Dish: Fold in diced apples. Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top.
- Cook to Perfection: Mix streusel ingredients and sprinkle on top. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Finishing Touches: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Optional: dust with powdered sugar.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm or room temp with coffee or whipped cream.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for best flavor and texture.
- Don’t overmix the batter—gentle folding keeps it light.
- Add chopped nuts or glaze for a variation.
- Store tightly covered at room temp or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast or Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg