How to Make Apple Coffee Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There is something so comforting about the combination of warm, fragrant apples and a tender, buttery cake. Apple coffee cake is the perfect way to savor the flavors of fall in a delicious and satisfying treat. Whether enjoyed for breakfast, as an afternoon snack, or as a sweet ending to a meal, this delightful dessert is sure to please the whole family.

What sets apple coffee cake apart from other desserts is its wonderful blend of textures and flavors. The moist, dense cake is compl...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup vanilla yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups diced Granny Smith apple
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 8-inch coffee cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and generously flour an 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Make the cake: Stir flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Beat brown sugar and butter with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light, fluffy, and noticeably lighter in color. Mix in egg, then mix in sour cream, yogurt, and vanilla until well incorporated. Gradually mix in flour mixture, then fold in apples. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Make the topping: Mix brown sugar, flour, butter, and cinnamon together in a bowl with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.
  • Nutrition

    275 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 47mg
    • Sodium: 236mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 24g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 52mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 123mg