Easy Apple Coffee Cake
A quick and simple apple coffee cake with a moist crumb, cinnamon-spiced apples, and a hint of sweetness.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 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) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped apple.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- For the topping: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the cake batter.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 210
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin A: 8%
- Calcium: 2%
- Iron: 4%
- Vitamin C: 2%
- Magnesium: 5%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Add walnuts or raisins for extra texture and flavor.
- Swap out the apple for pears for a fun twist.
- Drizzle with a simple glaze for some added sweetness.