Apple Coffee Cake and Apple Crumble Coffee Cake Recipe You’ll Fall in Love With

There are a few things that go better with a cup of coffee than a warm, homemade coffee cake. If you crave nothing more than the smell of baked apples, cinnamon, and butter wafting through your kitchen, here are 2 apple coffee cake recipes for you to sample. 

There’s no denying the appeal of traditional Apple Coffee Cake, prepared with Granny Smith apples and a mix of sour cream and vanilla yogurt, or the incredibly decadent Apple Crumble Coffee Cake that’s topped with crumbly streusel and layered with sweetened fruit. 

The simple-to-follow recipes are perfect for brunch or holidays, or even just a snug weekend in.

Apple Coffee Cake

Made with Granny Smith apples, sour cream, and vanilla yogurt, this moist apple coffee cake is incredibly simple to prepare and delicious! 

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 35 minutes

Total time: 55 minutes

Servings: 8

Yield: 1 (8-inch) coffee cake

Ingredients to Make Apple Coffee Cake

Cake:

• One cup of all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• Half a teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 3/4 cup of brown sugar
• 1/4 cup of softened unsalted butter
• One large egg
• 1/4 cup of sour cream
• 1/4 cup of vanilla yogurt
• One teaspoon of vanilla extract
• Two cups of diced Granny Smith apples

Topping:

• 1/4 cup of brown sugar
• All-purpose flour, ¼ cup
• Two tablespoons of unsalted butter, sliced into tiny bits
• Half a teaspoon of ground cinnamon

Directions to Make Apple Coffee Cake

• Turn the oven on to 350 degrees F or 175 degrees C. Grease a baking dish that is 8 inches square and dust it heavily with flour.
• Making the cake: In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt, and stir.
• In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and brown sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and noticeably lighter in color. Add egg and stir until well combined, followed by sour cream, yogurt, and vanilla. Add the flour mixture gradually, then fold in the apples. Fill the prepared baking dish with batter.
• To prepare the topping, combine the flour, butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar in a bowl and use a fork to crumble the ingredients. Drizzle over batter.
• Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in a preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack after taking it out of the oven.

Why Is It Called a Coffee Cake?

Since many of you have inquired, the term "coffee cake" refers to the sort of cake that is typically served with morning coffee. It is a straightforward one-layer cake that frequently has a streusel topping.

It contains no coffee. That's just the way it is, so don't ask me why! It's similar to the tea sandwiches you serve with afternoon tea, except that tea isn't actually in the sandwich.

Nutritional Information

Calories	275
Total fat	11 g
Saturated fat	7 g
Cholesterol	47 MG
Sodium	236 MG
Total carbohydrate	41 g
Dietary fiber	1 g
Total sugars	24 g
Protein	4 g
Vitamin C	2 MG
Calcium	52 MG
Iron	1 MG
Potassium	123 MG

Apple Crumble Coffee Cake

You can also try this apple crumble coffee cake recipe if you like. 

A tasty recipe for apple crumb cake. After all these years, I've finally figured out a way to help those who can't decide between making a coffee cake or an apple crumble. This combines the best aspects of the two recipes. It resembles baking a coffee cake with crumbs on top of another coffee cake!

Preparation time: 25 minutes

cook time: 40 minutes

additional time: 30 minutes

Total time: 1 hour 35 minutes

Yield: 1(9x12-inch) cake

Ingredients to Make Apple Crumble Coffee Cake

• Two tsp unsalted butter

Dry ingredients:

• Two cups of all-purpose flour
• One teaspoon of baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon of fine sea salt

Crumble Mixture:

• One and a half cups of roasted walnuts, chopped finely.
• One-third cup of light brown sugar
• One-third cup of white sugar
• Three teaspoons of melted unsalted butter
• One teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt

Wet Ingredients:

• One cup of white sugar
• Half a cup of room-temperature unsalted butter
• Two large eggs, divided
• One cup of plain yogurt
• One and a half teaspoons of vanilla extract
• Two Honeycrisp apples

Directions to Make Apple Crumble Coffee Cake

• Collect all the ingredients.
• Set the oven rack in the center and preheat it to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Use two teaspoons of butter to generously grease a 9 x 12-inch baking dish.
• In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and ½ teaspoon sea salt; reserve the dry ingredients.
• In a bowl, mix walnuts, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1/3 cup white sugar, 3 tablespoons melted butter, cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon salt until the butter completely coats the walnuts and sugars; set aside.
• In another bowl, use a spatula to thoroughly mix 1 cup of  white sugar and ½ cup butter.
• Add one egg and whisk until smooth, two to three minutes.
• Add the second egg and whisk until well combined. Whisk in the yogurt and vanilla.
• Add the flour mixture to the yogurt mixture and whisk until the flour is completely gone. Avoid overmixing.
• Apple cores should be removed and thrown away. Slice apples into ⅛- to ¼-inch slices. Place a few slices in a stack, cut the center lengthwise, and then dice them into cubes crosswise.
• Using a spatula, gently fold the apples into the cake batter.
• Evenly distribute ½ of the crumble mixture on top of ½ of the batter that was spread into the baking dish.
• Spread the remaining ½ batter evenly over the crumble mixture, being careful not to disturb the crumbs.
• Place the remaining ½ crumble mixture on top and gently press the crumbs into the batter.
• A toothpick or bamboo skewer inserted into the center should come out clean after 40 minutes of baking in the center of the preheated oven.
• Before slicing and serving, let it cool for about half an hour to room temperature.

Nutritional Information

Calories	631
Total fat	34 g
Saturated fat	13 g
Cholesterol	95 mg
Sodium	435 mg
Total carbohydrate	76 g
Dietary fiber	3 g
Total sugars	48 g
Protein	10 g
Vitamin C	2 mg
Calcium	122 mg
Iron	3 mg
Potassium	254 mg

FAQs: Apple Coffee Cake and Apple Crumble Coffee Cake Recipes You’ll Fall in Love With

Can I Use Another Type of Apple in Place of Granny Smith or Honeycrisp?

Yes! You can substitute Fuji, Gala, or Pink Lady apples. But in terms of flavor balance, tart apples (such as Granny Smith) work the best in coffee cakes.

How can I make the coffee cake more moist?

You can also make the base cake softer and more moist without changing the texture by adding a bit of extra sour cream or yogurt (about 2 tablespoons).

Can you keep apple coffee cake overnight?

Absolutely! Cool completely and store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for 5 days. Heat it a little and enjoy for the best flavor.

Can I make these coffee cakes nut-free?

Yes, just leave out the walnuts or substitute with oats or streusel crumbles for texture without crunch.

What is apple coffee cake, and how does it differ from apple crumble coffee cake?

The topping is the main difference. Apple coffee cake features a basic cinnamon-brown sugar topping, but apple crumble coffee cake boasts a rich, nutty layer to the crumb that provides just the right extra bit of crunch and depth.

Conclusion: Apple Coffee Cake and Apple Crumble Coffee Cake Recipes You’ll Fall in Love With

Apple Coffee Cake and Apple Crumble Coffee Cake offers a tender texture, sweet cinnamon scent, and cozy apple flavor for the entire family's enjoyment. 

These are not merely cakes — they’re special indulgences meant to be shared with friends and family, over mugful's of steaming hot coffee or tea. Give one (or both) of these a try, and you’ll find out why apple coffee cakes never go out of style in anyone’s home kitchen.

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