Embrace the comforting flavors of homemade Apple Coffee Cake, a delightful treat that pairs perfectly with your morning coffee or as a cozy dessert. Featuring tender apples and a crunchy cinnamon-walnut topping, this cake brings a touch of sweetness and spice to any day.
Ideal for autumn gatherings or a leisurely weekend breakfast, this recipe combines classic ingredients in a sumptuous bake that’s sure to please. Get ready to fill your kitchen with the inviting aromas of baked apples and cinnamon with this easy-to-follow recipe.
Comforting and Delicious: Your New Favorite Bake
This Apple Coffee Cake isn’t just delicious; it’s a warm embrace in cake form. The soft crumb, rich with sour cream and butter, melds beautifully with the sweet apples and spicy topping for a truly harmonious flavor.
Pro Tips for Perfect Apple Coffee Cake:
- Creaming Technique: Properly cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy to create a soft cake texture.
- Even Mixing: Ensure the dry and wet ingredients are alternately mixed to maintain a uniform batter.
- Apple Distribution: Fold the apples into the batter last to keep them evenly distributed and prevent them from sinking.
- Crunchy Topping: Generously sprinkle the topping for a delightful contrast in textures that enhances every bite.

Apple Coffee Cake Recipe:
- Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 50 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Equipment: 9-inch springform pan, mixing bowls
This cake is not only a treat for the taste buds but also a visual delight, perfect for sharing.
Ingredients:
- For the Cake:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups peeled and chopped apples
- For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions:
- Prepare Your Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with the sour cream, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Fold in the chopped apples.
- Prepare the Topping: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, walnuts, and cinnamon.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the batter. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove the sides of the pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Ready to Enjoy
Your Apple Coffee Cake is now ready to be enjoyed, offering a perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors that are sure to comfort and delight. Whether served as a breakfast treat or as a dessert, this cake is a guaranteed hit for its moist texture and flavorful topping. Enjoy a slice with a cup of coffee or tea for a truly relaxing experience.
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Apple Coffee Cake
This cake is not only a treat for the taste buds but also a visual delight, perfect for sharing.
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups peeled and chopped apples
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For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare Your Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with the sour cream, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Fold in the chopped apples.
- Prepare the Topping: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, walnuts, and cinnamon.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the batter. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove the sides of the pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
