Apple Squares or Apple Coffee Cake
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of autumn with this Apple Squares or Apple Coffee Cake recipe. Featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples nestled in a buttery, golden-brown cake, this dessert (or breakfast treat!) is the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and melted butter come together with fresh, diced apples for a recipe that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. Optional ingredients like chopped walnuts add a delightful crunch, while a light dusting of powdered sugar makes for a beautifully elegant finish. Ready in under an hour, this versatile treat is ideal for cozy gatherings, holiday brunches, or satisfying sweet tooth cravings any time of day. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy alongside a steaming mug of coffee for a truly irresistible experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 3 cups Apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 0.5 cups Chopped walnuts (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and sugar. Stir until smooth and creamy.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and whisk until fully incorporated.
In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Gently fold in the diced apples and optional walnuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed in the batter.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the apple squares to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar, if desired. Cut into squares and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
314 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.3 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 139 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.3 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.8 g | ||
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 18 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 87 mg | 2% | |
*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.
