Apple Coffee Cake With Crumb Topping Recipe
This Apple Coffee Cake with Crumb Topping recipe features tender spiced apple layers, a buttery crumb topping, and a moist cake base. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this coffee cake combines the comforting flavors of cinnamon and apple for a delightful homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 9 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
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups diced apples (preferably Granny Smith)
- For the Crumb Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla, and sour cream. Mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in diced apples.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- In a separate bowl, mix crumb topping ingredients: flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for the best flavor balance.
- Add a dash of nutmeg to the crumb topping for extra spice.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/9 of cake)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg