apple coffee cake

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Ofallon, MO
Updated on Aug 25, 2025

This delicious and moist apple coffee cake is loaded with fresh apples and topped with an easy streusel crumb topping. Perfect with a cup of hot coffee for breakfast or a glass of cold milk for a midnight snack.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • CRUMB TOPPING
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • APPLE COFFEE CAKE
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups peeled and diced apples (see notes)

How To Make apple coffee cake

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 11×7 or 9×9-inch baking dish with non-stick baking spray.
  • Step 2
    Mix the brown sugar, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, salt, and melted butter in a medium bowl. Stir in the flour until coarse crumbs form.
  • Step 3
    Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and allspice in another medium bowl.
  • Step 4
    In a large bowl, using a handheld mixer or a stand mixer on medium speed, cream the butter and brown sugar. Add the egg, sour cream, and vanilla extract, mixing on low speed or the stir setting just until combined.
  • Step 5
    Add the flour mixture in a couple of increments, mixing on low speed or the stir setting until incorporated. Using a spoon or spatula, fold in the apples.
  • Step 6
    Spread the batter into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with the crumb topping. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

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Category: Cakes
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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