Description
This Apple Coffee Cake features an irresistible blend of flavors, easy preparation, and delightful warmth from cinnamon and apples, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups brown sugar, packed
- 2 ½ tbsp cinnamon
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- 2 ½–3 cups diced apples, cut into ¼-inch chunks
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2–4 tbsp heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan, ensuring it fits properly in the oven.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, blend melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, sour cream, and milk until smooth.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients and fold in diced apples.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for about 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool before serving, then drizzle with a glaze made from powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cream or milk.
Notes
For a deeper apple flavor, consider using a mix of sweet and tart apples.
Make sure to properly measure your flour for best results; spoon and level it in the measuring cup.
Store any leftovers covered at room temperature or in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg