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Apple Coffee Cake with Streusel Topping

Deliciously Moist Apple Coffee Cake with Crisp Streusel Topping

Course: Cake
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple Coffee Cake, autumn dessert, cozy recipe, Easy Baking, Streusel Topping
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Cooling Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 320kcal
Enjoy a slice of this Apple Coffee Cake with Streusel Topping, a cozy dessert perfect for autumn gatherings.
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Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Knife or skewer

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with a gluten-free blend
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Check freshness
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Check freshness
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon Adjust according to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Sea salt works as a substitute
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark can be used interchangeably
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Can substitute with buttermilk or Greek yogurt
  • 2 Eggs Can use flax eggs for vegan option
  • 2 cups Honeycrisp Apples Chopped
  • 2 cups Granny Smith Apples Chopped

For the Brown Sugar Swirl

  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar Packed
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 0.25 cup Butter Melted
  • 0.25 teaspoon Kosher Salt

For the Streusel Topping

  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

For the Glaze

  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sifted
  • 2 tablespoon Apple Cider
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, kosher salt, and both sugars. Whisk until everything is evenly blended.
  • Stir in the melted butter, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in the chopped Honeycrisp and Granny Smith apples.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and create a brown sugar swirl using a knife.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon until crumbly. Sprinkle over the cake batter.
  • Bake for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool before glazing.
  • Whisk together powdered sugar, apple cider, and vanilla extract for the glaze. Drizzle over the cooled cake before serving.

Notes

Optional: Garnish with a dusting of extra cinnamon or some chopped pecans for added texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg