Apple Coffee Cake With Crumb Topping Recipe
This Apple Coffee Cake with Crumb Topping recipe is a delightful blend of tender apples, warm spices, and a buttery crumb topping. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy dessert, this moist cake is simple to make and loaded with fall flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups diced apples
- For the Crumb Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients in batches, alternating with sour cream. Gently fold in diced apples.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- For the crumb topping, combine flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Stir in melted butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over the cake batter.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for the best flavor balance.
- This cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg