So, you like cinnamon rolls but can’t be bothered with the fuss? Welcome to the Apple Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake—where indulgence meets laziness. Forget all that rolling and rising nonsense. Here, you get all the cinnamon-sugar goodness, but in a quicker, less stressful form. Apples bring a fresh twist to the traditional roll, and the cake base? Well, it’s moist, rich, and so much easier to manage than those roll-ups that give you anxiety. Throw on some frosting, and you’ve got a dessert that’s guaranteed to make your mornings better (or at least your coffee more exciting).
Apple Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake
An easy-to-make coffee cake that combines the best parts of cinnamon rolls and apple pie, no rolling required.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped apples 1 large apple
For the cinnamon swirl:
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp butter melted
For the glaze (optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat sugar and butter until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped apples.
- For the cinnamon swirl: Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Drizzle over the batter.
- Use a knife to swirl the cinnamon mixture into the batter.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze (optional): Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth, and drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 240
- Total Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin A: 8%
- Calcium: 2%
- Iron: 4%
- Vitamin C: 5%
- Magnesium: 3%
Additional Notes/Tips
- For extra moisture, add a tablespoon of sour cream to the batter.
- If you like your cake extra sweet, double the glaze.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Serve warm with a cup of coffee for the full effect. Enjoy!
