Buttermilk Apple Coffee Cake
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with this Buttermilk Apple Coffee Cake, a tender and moist dessert that pairs perfectly with your morning coffee or afternoon tea. Made with fresh, diced apples and a hint of warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this coffee cake boasts a melt-in-your-mouth texture thanks to the addition of buttermilk. Topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel and finished with an optional dusting of powdered sugar, every bite is a delightful balance of sweetness and spice. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and baked to golden perfection, this easy recipe is ideal for brunch gatherings, family treats, or a cozy snack. Try this irresistible apple coffee cake today for a crowd-pleasing dessert that's as inviting as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 whole large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel topping)
- 0.25 cup brown sugar (for streusel topping)
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for streusel topping)
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter (melted, for streusel topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch square baking pan or line with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 0.5 cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 0.5 teaspoon salt until well combined.
Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut 0.5 cup cold, cubed unsalted butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup buttermilk, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Gently fold in 2 cups of diced apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it into an even layer.
To make the streusel topping, combine 0.5 cup all-purpose flour, 0.25 cup brown sugar, and 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Stir in 0.25 cup melted unsalted butter and mix until crumbly.
Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Let the coffee cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Dust the top with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch of sweetness.
Cut into squares and serve. Enjoy your Buttermilk Apple Coffee Cake with a hot cup of coffee or tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
559 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.9 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.5 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 98 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 314 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.8 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.7 g | ||
| Protein | 7.0 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 80 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 205 mg | 4% | |
*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.
