Description
This Apple Coffee Cake offers a delightful mix of tender apples and a sweet, spiced batter. It’s a fantastic choice for brunch or dessert, perfect for gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (426g) brown sugar, packed
- 2 ½ tbsp cinnamon
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (396g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (227g) sour cream
- ½ cup (118ml) milk
- 2 ½–3 cups (about 285-315g) diced apples, cut into ¼-inch chunks
- 1 cup (113g) powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2–4 tbsp heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13-inch pan, ensuring it measures correctly without edges.
- In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix in melted butter until well combined, then add baking powder, softened butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, sour cream, and milk.
- Gently fold in diced apples until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool before glazing with powdered sugar mixed with vanilla extract and cream.
Notes
Ensure apples are diced uniformly for even distribution in the cake.
Substitute apples with pears for a unique twist.
Serve warm for an indulgent experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg