Cinnamon Chip Applesauce Coffee Cake
Embrace the comforting flavors of fall with this Cinnamon Chip Applesauce Coffee Cake, a moist and tender treat that's perfect for any occasion. Infused with unsweetened applesauce for natural sweetness and a soft texture, this delightful cake is studded with bursts of cinnamon baking chips that melt in your mouth with every bite. The batter comes together effortlessly with pantry staples like brown sugar, vanilla extract, and warm spices, making it as easy to prepare as it is to devour. Topped with a luscious cinnamon glaze, this coffee cake is a showstopper for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Ready in just over an hour, this 9x13-inch beauty serves up to 10 and can be stored for days—though it’s unlikely to last that long! Perfect for cozy gatherings or quiet mornings with coffee, this recipe is destined to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1.5 cups Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Cinnamon baking chips
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan, or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
In a separate medium bowl, beat the eggs. Add in the applesauce, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the cinnamon baking chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the coffee cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before adding the glaze.
To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and ground cinnamon in a small bowl until smooth.
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled coffee cake in zigzag patterns or as desired.
Slice and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
484 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.6 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 38 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 374 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.2 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.9 g | ||
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 46 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 155 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.
