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Apple Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Streusel

Apple Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Streusel
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Cozy and comforting Apple Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Streusel features moist cake bursting with warm spices and crisp apple flavor. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack, this cake combines tender apples with a sweet, crumbly cinnamon topping for an irresistible treat.

Ingredients

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Main Cake Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups peeled, cored, and diced apples (preferably Granny Smith)

Cinnamon Streusel Topping

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and dice the apples into small, uniform pieces to ensure even distribution and consistent moisture throughout the cake.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt to evenly combine the base for your cake batter.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring a tender crumb with balanced sweetness.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract to bind the cake and add depth of flavor.
  5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients and Apples: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet batter, mixing just until combined. Carefully fold in the diced apples to avoid overmixing.
  6. Create the Cinnamon Streusel: In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour. Add the cold cubed butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to create crumbly pieces perfect for sprinkling on top.
  7. Assemble and Bake: Pour the batter into a greased baking pan. Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon streusel topping over the cake. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40-45 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Notes

  • Use fresh, firm apples to hold their shape during baking and avoid mushiness.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender and avoid toughness.
  • Keep the butter cold when making the streusel topping to ensure a crumbly texture.
  • Start checking the cake for doneness at 35 minutes due to varying oven temperatures.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing to let flavors settle and reduce crumbling.

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Keywords: apple coffee cake, cinnamon streusel, moist cake, breakfast cake, fall dessert, apple cake

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