apple-cinnamon coffee cake

How To Make apple-cinnamon coffee cake

• 1

  PREHEAT OVEN TO 350*f.Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.Dust with flour and tap out excess.
• 2

  To prepare filling,in a large saucepan,mix together water,sugar,lemon zest,and cinnamon stick.Add the apple slices.
• 3

  Cook over medium-high heat until the apples are tender,about 5 minutes.Remove the pan the heat.Cool the apple-cinnamon mixture,then drain.Discard cinnamon stick.
• 4

  To prepare the cake,in a small bowl,mix together the flour and baking powder.
• 5

  In a large bowl,using an electric mixer set on medium speed,beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• 6

  Add the eggs,1 at a time,beating well after each addition.Reduce mixer speed to low.Beat in flour mixture and lemon zest.
• 7

  Scrape half the batter into the prepared pan,smoothing the top.Arrange applein an even layer on top.Spread the remaining batter over the apple.
• 8

  Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean,about 45 minutes.Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool.Turn cake out on a serving plate.Sprinkle with confectioners'sugar.
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