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Apple Coffee Cake Recipe

Apple Coffee Cake Recipe
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Bring the flavors of fall into your kitchen with this delectable apple coffee cake. Based on a highly-rated coffee cake recipe, this version is infused with apples, extra cinnamon, and a double dose of crumb topping for a truly indulgent treat.

Ingredients

Crumb Topping:

  • 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups (426g) brown sugar packed
  • 2 ½ Tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter melted

Cake:

  • 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups (396g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (227g) sour cream
  • ½ cup (118ml) milk
  • 2 ½–3 cups (about 285-315g) diced apples cut into ¼-inch chunks

Glaze, optional:

  • 1 cup (113g) powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 2–4 Tbsp heavy cream or milk

Instructions

  1. Crumb Topping: Combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Mix in melted butter until crumbly. Set aside.
  2. Cake: Peel, core, and dice apples. Preheat oven. Prepare pan. Mix dry cake ingredients. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Alternate adding dry ingredients, sour cream, milk, and apples. Layer batter and crumb topping in pan. Bake until done. Cool, glaze, and serve.
  3. Glaze: Mix powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream until smooth. Drizzle over cake.

Notes

  • You can use a mix of sweet and tart apples for a more complex flavor profile.
  • Ensure the apples are evenly distributed in the batter for consistent baking.
  • Adjust the amount of cinnamon in the crumb topping to suit your taste preferences.

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