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Apple Pie Coffee Cake

  • Author: Rachel Summers
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

This easy homemade apple pie coffee cake combines tender cake, gooey apple pie filling, and a crumbly cinnamon streusel topping for a cozy breakfast treat. Perfect for lazy mornings, brunches, or anytime you crave comfort food without complicated steps.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend for GF option)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)
  • 1/4 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (about 2 cups; Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss until apples are well coated. Set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the streusel. Add cold cubed butter and rub together with fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Chill in fridge.
  4. In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
  5. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  7. Add half the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing gently.
  8. Stir in sour cream (or yogurt) and milk, then add remaining dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  9. Spread half the cake batter into prepared pan. Spoon apple pie filling evenly over batter.
  10. Dollop remaining cake batter on top and gently spread. Sprinkle streusel topping over and press lightly.
  11. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Start checking at 35 minutes.
  12. Cool in pan for 10-15 minutes, then run a knife around edges and gently lift out. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For gluten-free, use a 1:1 GF flour blend. For dairy-free, swap butter and yogurt for plant-based alternatives. Add nuts to streusel for crunch, or swap apples for pears. If apples are very juicy, drain some liquid before layering. Rotate pan halfway through baking for even browning. Cake is best served warm and can be frozen for up to 2 months.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 17
  • Sodium: 180
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 6
  • Carbohydrates: 33
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 3

Keywords: apple pie coffee cake, breakfast cake, easy coffee cake, apple cinnamon cake, brunch recipe, streusel cake, cozy breakfast, homemade coffee cake

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