Description
This Apple Coffee Cake is a moist, tender cake layered with tart green apple slices and a crunchy cinnamon-sugar streusel topping. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat, this cake combines warm cinnamon flavors with a buttery cake base and a delightful crumbly topping, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Cake Batter
- 2 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (50g) white granulated sugar plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 10 tablespoons (140g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup (235ml) whole milk
- 1 medium tart green apple, cored, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick slices
Streusel Topping
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small cubes
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch pie pan, springform pan, or square baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, vigorously whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Make Cinnamon Sugar Mix: In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of white sugar with 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and set aside for topping.
- Cream Butter and Sugar, Add Eggs: Using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter with 1/4 cup white sugar until fluffy. Beat in the beaten eggs until fully incorporated.
- Combine Batter: Add the flour mixture to the butter and eggs in three additions, alternating with milk. Beat after each addition just until combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Assemble Cake Layers: Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking dish. Arrange the sliced apples evenly over the batter so they cover the surface, overlapping if necessary. Sprinkle the reserved cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the apple slices. Spread the remaining batter gently over the top.
- Prepare Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Sprinkle this streusel topping evenly over the cake surface. Dot the top with small cubes of butter.
- Bake the Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Notes
- Use a tart green apple for a balanced sweet-tart flavor and firm texture that holds up well during baking.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter to ensure a tender crumb.
- The streusel topping adds a delightful crunch, but you can reduce sugar if you prefer less sweetness.
- Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easier creaming with sugar.
- This cake is best served slightly warm with coffee or tea.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of cake)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
