Apple Coffee Cake
This recipe combines apples, cinnamon, butter, and sugar to create a moist and flavorful cake. It is easy to prepare, requires simple ingredients, and can be enjoyed any time of day. Its warm flavors make it a perfect fall dessert, but its appeal lasts year-round.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream or yogurt
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
Streusel topping:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy.
- Add eggs and vanilla, then blend in sour cream.
- Fold in dry ingredients and stir in diced apples.
- Pour batter into the pan and sprinkle with streusel topping.
- Bake for 40 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith for the best texture.
- Room-temperature butter ensures a smooth batter.
- Do not overmix; this keeps the cake moist.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before slicing.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.