Think you’ve had good apple coffee cake? Think again. This is the Best Ever Apple Coffee Cake, and it’s not messing around. Imagine a fluffy, buttery base packed with tender apples and topped with a crispy, cinnamon-sugar crown. Your taste buds will thank you, your diet…not so much. This cake makes mornings bearable and afternoons delightful. It’s so good, you’ll want to bake two—one for you, and one you’ll pretend is for sharing. Ready to indulge? Let’s bake greatness.
Best Ever Apple Coffee Cake
A moist, flavorful apple coffee cake with a rich, cinnamon-sugar topping. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or your 3 PM coffee fix.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups diced apples about 2 medium
For the topping:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with sour cream, until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- For the topping: Mix brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 290
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin A: 10%
- Calcium: 5%
- Iron: 6%
- Vitamin C: 8%
- Potassium: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Use Granny Smith apples for a tart contrast or Honeycrisp for extra sweetness.
- For a crunchier topping, add chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
- This cake freezes well—just wrap it tightly and thaw when cravings hit. Enjoy!
