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Apple Crisp Coffee Cake

Irresistible Apple Crisp Coffee Cake That’s Perfect for Fall

This Apple Crisp Coffee Cake combines tart apples and cinnamon for a delightful fall dessert perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 20 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 to 1.5 cups sugar can reduce to 1 cup for less sweetness
  • 0.5 cups butter melted
  • 1 cup sour cream Greek yogurt is a great substitute
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Apple Layer
  • 2 to 3 cups diced Granny Smith apples consider mixing in Honeycrisp apples
For the Topping
  • 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts/almonds
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • a pinch salt
  • 0.5 cups butter melted
For the Glaze
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar
  • 0.25 cups apple cider can substitute with milk or cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar until well combined.
  3. Stir in melted butter, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture and mix until smooth.
  4. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and scatter diced Granny Smith apples on top.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, chopped pecans, cinnamon, and salt. Drizzle melted butter and mix until crumbly. Sprinkle over the apples.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. While baking, make the glaze by combining brown sugar, apple cider, and butter in a saucepan until melted and smooth.
  8. Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes before drizzling the warm glaze on top and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing and ensure to distribute apples evenly for best results. Enjoy this delightful coffee cake fresh or reheated.

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