Caramel Apple Coffee Cake
Indulge in the ultimate fall-inspired treat with this decadent Caramel Apple Coffee Cake! This moist, cinnamon-scented cake is studded with tender chunks of fresh apples and topped with a buttery, crumbly streusel that provides the perfect contrast in texture. A luxurious drizzle of caramel sauce takes it over the top, adding a rich, golden sweetness in every bite. Whether you're serving it as a cozy breakfast, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a comforting dessert, this coffee cake is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Easy to make and bursting with warm autumn flavors, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between sweet, spiced, and fruity. Make it the centerpiece of your fall gatherings or enjoy it solo with a steaming cup of coffee or tea.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 0.75 cup whole milk
- 2 cups apples, peeled and diced (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 0.75 cup light brown sugar (for streusel topping)
- 0.75 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel topping)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for streusel topping)
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed (for streusel topping)
- 0.5 cup store-bought caramel sauce (or homemade)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, vanilla extract, eggs, and milk until smooth.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the diced apples gently until evenly distributed in the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly with a spatula.
To make the streusel topping, mix the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Add the cold butter cubes and use a pastry cutter or fork to cut the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the cake batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the coffee cake from the oven and allow it to cool slightly in the pan for about 10 minutes.
Drizzle the caramel sauce generously over the top of the warm coffee cake.
Slice and serve the caramel apple coffee cake warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
565 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.9 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.6 g | 83% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 214 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.6 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.2 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 63 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 141 mg | 3% | |
*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.
