Description
Sweet apple cinnamon coffee cake brings warmth and comfort to morning gatherings. Fragrant spices and tender fruit dance through a buttery crumb, creating a delightful breakfast treat you’ll savor with each perfectly spiced bite.
Ingredients
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Streusel Topping:
- ¾ cup (177 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (50 grams) light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Main Cake Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (188 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50 grams) light brown sugar
- ¾ cup (170 grams) sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups (213 grams) apples, peeled and sliced or chopped
Spices and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- Pinch ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (for apples)
Glaze:
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons (22 milliliters) milk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a moderate temperature and prepare an 8-inch baking vessel by lining it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Craft the streusel topping by blending dry ingredients and incorporating melted butter until the mixture achieves a crumbly, sandy texture. Set this aside for later use.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip butter and sugars until light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cake’s foundation.
- Gently introduce eggs and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture, ensuring thorough integration and a rich, aromatic profile.
- Alternate folding in dry flour components and sour cream, maintaining a delicate balance to create a silky, uniform batter.
- Transfer the cake batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly to ensure consistent baking.
- Toss apple pieces with ground cinnamon, coating them thoroughly to distribute the warm, spicy flavor throughout the fruit.
- Delicately arrange the cinnamon-coated apple pieces across the surface of the batter, allowing them to slightly sink into the mixture.
- Generously sprinkle the prepared streusel topping over the apple-studded batter, creating a textural and flavorful crown.
- Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake until a golden-brown crust forms and a toothpick inserted comes out clean, approximately 45-50 minutes.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.
- Finish by drizzling a complementary glaze over the cooled cake, adding a final touch of sweetness and visual appeal.
Notes
- Perfectly balanced between tender cake, juicy apples, and crumbly streusel, this recipe promises a comforting treat that fills your kitchen with warmth and sweet cinnamon aroma.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg