Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake Recipe

This Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake is a delightful dessert recipe that combines the sweetness of apples with the warm spice of cinnamon. It’s perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat with your afternoon coffee.

The recipe is easy to follow and results in a moist, flavorful cake that is sure to impress your family and friends.

Delicious Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake

This coffee cake features layers of tender apples and a cinnamon streusel topping, creating a perfect balance of flavors. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups peeled and diced apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
Mix the Batter: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, until just combined.
Add Apples: Fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Prepare the Topping: In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, chopped nuts (if using), and a teaspoon of cinnamon.
Layer the Cake: Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle half of the topping mixture over the batter. Pour the remaining batter on top and finish with the rest of the topping mixture.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.