Description
Apple Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake is a delightful treat that combines sweet apples, aromatic cinnamon, and a crumbly streusel topping, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240 grams)
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200 grams)
- Brown sugar: 1/2 cup (100 grams)
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup (115 grams), softened
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Milk: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
- Diced apples: 2 cups (about 2 medium apples)
- Chopped nuts: 1/2 cup (optional)
For the streusel topping:
- All-purpose flour: 1/2 cup (60 grams)
- Brown sugar: 1/4 cup (50 grams)
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter: 1/4 cup (60 grams), melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Cream the softened unsalted butter until light and fluffy, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine the butter mixture with the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, mixing until just combined.
- For the streusel topping, combine the flour, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon in a small bowl, then mix in the melted butter until crumbly.
- Fold in the diced apples and any chopped nuts into the cake batter, then pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and sprinkle the streusel topping over it.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Choose a mix of sweet and tart apples for the best flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- This cake can be made gluten-free by using a gluten-free flour blend.
- For a vegan version, replace eggs with applesauce and use plant-based milk and butter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Apple, Cinnamon, Streusel, Coffee Cake, Dessert, Baking