Apple Coffee Cake With Crumb Topping Recipe
This apple coffee cake with crumb topping is a comforting blend of tender apples, warm spices, and a buttery crumb topping. Perfect for coffee time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
- Crumb Topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla and sour cream.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until combined. Fold in diced apples.
- Pour batter into prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix crumb topping ingredients until crumbly. Sprinkle over the batter.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced flavor.
- Cake is best served warm with a drizzle of glaze or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 180 mg