Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake
A delightful coffee cake combining warm spices and sweet apples, perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature Make sure it's soft for easy mixing.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling Ingredients
- 2 cups peeled and chopped apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) Mix of sweet and tart apples adds depth of flavor.
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (to coat the apples)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix 2 1/2 cups of flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- In another bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until fluffy. Then add in the 2 eggs, 1 cup of sour cream, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
Filling
- In a separate bowl, combine 2 cups of chopped apples, 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon of flour.
Assembly and Baking
- Layer half of the cake batter in the prepared pan.
- Spread the apple filling over the batter, followed by topping with the remaining cake batter.
- Bake for about 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before glazing or serving.
Notes
This coffee cake can be served warm or at room temperature. You may dust it with powdered sugar or drizzle a simple glaze on top.