Apple Coffee Cake With Crumb Topping Recipe
This Apple Coffee Cake with Crumb Topping recipe is a delightful treat filled with warm cinnamon flavors, tender apples, and a buttery crumb topping. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this easy coffee cake is a crowd-pleaser that’s sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples
Crumb Topping:
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with sour cream. Stir in diced apples.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- For the crumb topping, mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Cut in the cold butter until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a perfect balance of flavors.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious dessert.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg