Oh, so you want a coffee cake that doesn’t just sit there like a lump? Well, this Apple Spice Coffee Cake will certainly spice things up. With the perfect balance of warm spices and juicy apples, it brings something more than your average dessert to the table. The moist cake, crowned with a cinnamon-sugar topping, is exactly what you need when you want something “fancy,” yet easy. Prepare to make everyone question how you managed to pull this off with minimal effort. Go ahead, enjoy the accolades—this cake is your ticket to dessert fame.
Apple Spice Coffee Cake
A deliciously spiced apple coffee cake with a tender crumb and a crunchy cinnamon-sugar topping—perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 1 large apple peeled and chopped
For the topping:
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped apple.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- For the topping: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 220
- Total Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin A: 6%
- Calcium: 2%
- Iron: 4%
- Vitamin C: 2%
- Magnesium: 5%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Use a tart apple like Granny Smith for a balance of sweetness and acidity.
- Add a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans for extra texture and flavor.
- Serve with a cup of hot coffee to complete the cozy experience.
