Apple Spice Coffee Cake
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of fall with this Apple Spice Coffee Cake, a moist and tender treat brimming with warm spices and the comforting sweetness of fresh apples. Perfectly balanced with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, this cake is elevated by a buttery streusel topping that adds delightful crunch and texture. Whether you’re hosting a brunch, savoring a cozy afternoon snack, or entertaining guests, this recipe is sure to impress. Made in under an hour and featuring optional walnuts or pecans for a nutty twist, every bite delights with a homemade charm that pairs beautifully with your favorite cup of coffee or tea. From the aroma wafting through your kitchen to the first melt-in-your-mouth bite, this apple coffee cake is the epitome of autumn baking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup Whole milk
- 2 medium Apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar (for streusel topping)
- 0.25 cup All-purpose flour (for streusel topping)
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon (for streusel topping)
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter, cold and cubed (for streusel topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes with a hand or stand mixer.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Fold in the diced apples and, if using, the chopped walnuts or pecans.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing it evenly with a spatula.
To make the streusel topping, combine the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in the cubed butter with a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the coffee cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4405 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 197.8 g | 254% | |
| Saturated Fat | 99.3 g | 496% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 762 mg | 254% | |
| Sodium | 1406 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 635.5 g | 231% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.3 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 425.5 g | ||
| Protein | 50.1 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 402 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 17.2 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 1366 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
