Apple coffee cake has cinnamon, apples some nuts, and some crumbs on the top – and it goes well as breakfast or an afternoon tea. This is a great method of creating a moist cake without going through fancy operations or using special ingredients The flavoring is characteristic of the fall season. Whenever someone says they can’t cook, I put them in a thirty-minute to one-hour bracket and make them prepare this apple coffee cake.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- To add, half a cup of unsalted butter should be used and softened.
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened – ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large apple, peeled and chopped, it is preferable to use a Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apple.
For the Streusel Topping:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup cold butter, cubed
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pan
First, make sure you preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Plan and organize the materials For the 8 by 8-inch baking before putting the mixture, the baking pan should be greased or jointly lined at the bottom with grease-proof paper or parchment. - Make the Streusel
Using another bowl, blend flour, brown sugar and cinnamon. Butter should now be cold, and cubed, and it should be mixed until it becomes crumbly using a fork or fingers. Set aside. - Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a separate medium-size bowl whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. - Combine Wet Ingredients
In another big bowl, cream the butter which has been left to soften, and the sugars until light and fluffy. Also, get in the egg, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), and vanilla extract to the mixture. Mix until well combined. - Fold in the Apples
Make a light final mixture of the dry and wet ingredients without mixing the two vigorously. Afterward, mix the chopped apples with the mixture. - Assemble the Cake
Then, pour the batter into the said pan to set it evenly on the baking pan that you have prepared. First, moisten it generously with a streusel topping across the batter. - Bake
Bake at 350°F for 35- 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. After the cakes are done let them stay in the pan for a few minutes before you transfer them onto a wire rack to cool. - Serve and Enjoy
It’s perfect to be consumed either warm or at room temperature and is best enjoyed with your favorite cup of coffee or tea. This cake is fabulous on its own, or for a little bit more sweetness, dust it with powdered sugar.
Instructions for Making the Best Apple Coffee Cake
- Apple Choice: Granny Smith’s tartness balances out the sweetness; Honeycrisp provides naturally sweet juice and the right crunch.
- Extra Flavor: You can add a pinch of nutmeg or allspice to the batter and as a result, you get a warmer spicier muffin.
- Storing: Store the cake at room temperature wrapped in a container for not more than 3 days or refrigerate it for not more than one week. It also freezes very well so as a tip, don’t forget to wrap this tightly!
CONCLUSION
It’s best to make this budget apple coffee cake for functions fall or simply for the weekend and a cup of joe. Without any presentation and still rich in taste, this recipe will become a favorite during the year when apples are in abundance.
