Description
This Apple Coffee Cake is a delightful treat that combines the warmth of cinnamon with tender chunks of apple, making it perfect for breakfast or dessert. Its easy preparation and comforting flavors are sure to please anyone looking for homemade goodness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (426g) brown sugar, packed
- 2 ½ tbsp cinnamon
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (396g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (227g) sour cream
- ½ cup (118ml) milk
- 2 ½–3 cups (about 285-315g) diced apples, cut into ¼-inch chunks
- 1 cup (113g) powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2–4 tbsp heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to the required temperature.
- In a bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter with the dry ingredients.
- Add baking powder, softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and add them to the mixture along with vanilla extract, sour cream, and milk.
- Fold in the diced apples gently into the batter.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan, ensuring the pan size is correct.
- Bake in the oven until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, about the recommended cooking time.
- Let the cake cool before frosting.
- Prepare the frosting by mixing powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream or milk until smooth and drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
Ensure the baking pan you are using is genuine 9×13 inches for best results.
Feel free to use a variety of apples for different flavor profiles.
This cake can be served warm or at room temperature, making it versatile for any occasion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
