Apple Crumble Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Streusel Topping
Apple Crumble Coffee Cake is soft, buttery, and filled with cinnamon-spiced apples.A crunchy brown sugar crumble topping adds delicious texture and sweetness.The cake is perfect for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or coffee breaks.Warm spices create a cozy bakery-style flavor everyone loves.Simple ingredients combine to create an elegant homemade treat.This comforting cake is ideal for holidays, gatherings, and family baking.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Apple Filling
- 2 apples, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
For the Crumble Topping
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup cold butter, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking pan.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and sour cream.
- Gradually combine the wet and dry ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, mix diced apples with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Spread half the cake batter into the prepared pan.
- Add the apple mixture evenly over the batter.
- Spread the remaining batter on top.
- For the crumble topping, mix brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the cake.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
- Sour cream keeps the cake extra moist.
- Cold butter creates a crispier crumble topping.
- Cinnamon enhances the apple flavor beautifully.
- Avoid overmixing the batter for softer texture.
- The cake tastes even better the next day.
- Store covered to maintain freshness.
- Serve warm for the best flavor experience