Description
This Easy Apple Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Streusel Topping brings together the sweetness of apples and the warmth of cinnamon, perfect for a cozy morning or a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
softened
1 cup milk
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups peeled and diced apples
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
packed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup unsalted butter
melted
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract to the mixture, and mix well.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- In a separate bowl, prepare the streusel topping by combining the flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter. Stir until crumbly and mix in the chopped nuts if using.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the cake batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
For an extra flavor boost, try adding a pinch of nutmeg or a touch of lemon zest to the apple mixture.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 3g
Keywords: Easy Apple Coffee Cake, Cinnamon Streusel Topping, Coffee Cake, Apple Dessert, American Dessert