As the leaves start to change and the air becomes crisp, there’s no better way to welcome the autumn season than with a warm, comforting slice of apple cinnamon coffee cake. This delightful treat perfectly marries the tartness of fresh apples with the rich, warm flavors of cinnamon, making it a perfect companion to your morning coffee or a cozy afternoon tea. Let’s dive into the recipe that’s bound to become a fall favorite in your household.
Ingredients
For the Streusel Topping:
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Batter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- A pinch of ground cloves
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
For the Apples:
- 1 1/2 cups apples, peeled and sliced or chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Preparation: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal and cleanup.
- Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, mix together the flour, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture is well combined. Set this aside for later; it will add a delightful crunch to your coffee cake.
- Batter: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and both sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract. In another bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients—baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the sour cream, until a smooth batter forms.
- Assembly: Spread the batter evenly into your prepared pan. Toss the chopped apples with 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon and scatter them over the batter. Finally, sprinkle the streusel topping over the apples, covering them generously.
- Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack.
- Glaze: While the cake is cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to create a smooth glaze. Once the cake has cooled, drizzle this glaze over the top for a sweet finishing touch.
- Serve: Cut the coffee cake into squares and serve either warm or at room temperature. Each bite will offer the softness of the cake, the tenderness of the spiced apples, and the crunchy sweetness of the streusel topping, all complemented by the smooth glaze.
Prep and Cooking Time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Servings: 9
This apple cinnamon coffee cake is more than just a dessert; it’s a celebration of fall flavors that brings warmth and joy to any table. It’s perfect for a leisurely weekend breakfast, a sweet mid-afternoon snack, or as a comforting dessert after a family dinner. Enjoy the process of baking this delightful treat and the even better process of sharing it with friends and family. Happy baking!
Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake
Ingredients:
STREUSEL TOPPING
3/4 C all purpose flour
1/4 C light brown sugar
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 C unsalted butter, melted
BATTER
1/2 C unsalted butter, softened
1/2 C granulated sugar
1/4 C light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp all spice
pinch ground cloves
3/4 C sour cream
1 and 1/2 C all purpose flour
APPLES:
1 1/2 C apples, peeled and sliced or chopped
1/2 tsp cinnamon
GLAZE:
1 C powdered sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp milk
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Combine dry streusel ingredients and mix in melted butter. Set aside.
Cream together butter and sugars, then mix in eggs, vanilla, and dry ingredients alternately with sour cream. Spread batter in pan.
Toss apples with cinnamon and add to batter, then top with streusel.
Bake 45-50 minutes. Cool, then drizzle with glaze.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 50 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes | Servings: 9