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Coffee Cake With Apples Step By Step Recipe And Tips

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This Apple Coffee Cake is soft, tender, and loaded with fresh diced apples and warm cinnamon spice. A buttery streusel topping adds the perfect crunch, while sour cream keeps the crumb incredibly moist. It’s the ultimate blend of apple crisp and classic coffee cake—ideal for cozy mornings, fall brunches, or anytime you need a comforting bake. Simple to prepare and easy to customize with nuts, caramel, or glaze, this recipe is a go-to for beginners and seasoned bakers alike.

Ingredients

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For the streusel topping:

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

For the cake:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 ½ cups peeled and diced apples (such as Granny Smith)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking dish.

In a small bowl, make the streusel topping by mixing flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter with a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture is crumbly. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in two additions, alternating with the sour cream. Mix until just combined.

Gently fold in the diced apples.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter.

Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Let cool before serving.

Notes

  • Use tart, firm apples like Granny Smith for best flavor and texture.

  • Always measure flour properly—spoon and level rather than scooping.

  • Don’t skip the sour cream; it’s essential for keeping the crumb moist.

  • Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the topping for extra texture.

  • To make it ahead, store unbaked batter and topping separately in the fridge overnight and bake fresh.

  • Pairs perfectly with black coffee or a lightly spiced chai latte.

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