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Moist Apple Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake

Close-up of a moist slice of apple coffee cake featuring chunks of apple and a thick cinnamon crumb topping.
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Make this moist apple coffee cake featuring tender apples, warm cinnamon, and a thick, buttery cinnamon streusel topping. It is perfect for brunch or a simple dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
  • For the Streusel Topping:
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan.
  2. Prepare the streusel: In a small bowl, combine the streusel flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
  3. Prepare the cake batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Mix in the sour cream (or yogurt) and vanilla extract until just combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
  7. Gently fold in the diced apples.
  8. Spread half of the cake batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle half of the streusel topping evenly over the batter.
  9. Spoon the remaining batter over the streusel layer. Top with the remaining streusel mixture.
  10. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For extra moisture, you can substitute buttermilk for the sour cream.
  • If you are planning your weekly meals, this cake keeps well covered at room temperature for up to three days.
  • This recipe is a great alternative to heavy desserts when you are looking for simple meal planning ideas for brunch.

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