Apple Walnut Coffee Cake
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of this Apple Walnut Coffee Cake—a moist and tender treat that’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon coffee break. Featuring warm cinnamon-spiced batter, chunks of tart apples, and crunchy walnuts, this cake offers delightful textures and comforting autumnal notes in every bite. Topped with a buttery brown sugar-cinnamon crumble, it bakes to golden perfection in just 40 minutes. With the creamy richness of sour cream and the natural sweetness of fresh apples, this coffee cake is both easy to make and bursting with homemade charm. Serve it warm to showcase its cozy, melt-in-your-mouth appeal, making it an ideal dish for holidays, brunch gatherings, or simply savoring with your favorite cup of coffee.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup sour cream
- 2 cups apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 0.75 cup chopped walnuts
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for topping), melted
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square or round baking pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
Fold in the sour cream until well combined. The batter will be thick.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Gently fold in the diced apples and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth it out into an even layer.
To make the topping, combine the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter in a small bowl. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the top of the cake batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your delicious Apple Walnut Coffee Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4073 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 202.2 g | 259% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.5 g | 462% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 717 mg | 239% | |
| Sodium | 3009 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 544.4 g | 198% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.8 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 326.0 g | ||
| Protein | 59.6 g | 119% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 538 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 1342 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.
