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Apple Pie Coffee Cake

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A cozy fall brunch recipe combining the flavors of apple pie with a tender coffee cake, topped with a crumbly cinnamon streusel.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar (100g)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (115g), softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream (120ml)
  • 2 medium apples (about 1 cup diced), Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • For the streusel topping:
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour (90g)
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar (100g)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (85g), cold and cubed

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square pan with butter or non-stick spray and line it with parchment paper.
  2. Peel, core, and dice the apples into ½-inch pieces. Toss with 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 2 teaspoons cinnamon.
  4. In a large bowl, beat ½ cup softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
  6. Add ½ cup sour cream and mix until smooth.
  7. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
  8. Fold in the diced, lemon-coated apples gently.
  9. Prepare streusel topping by mixing ¾ cup flour, ½ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Add cold cubed butter and blend with fingers or pastry cutter until crumbly with pea-sized bits.
  10. Spread half the batter evenly in the pan. Sprinkle half the streusel over the batter. Spread remaining batter on top and finish with remaining streusel.
  11. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs. Check at 40 minutes to avoid overbaking.
  12. Cool cake in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use firm, crisp apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp to prevent mushiness. Keep butter cold for the streusel topping to ensure a crumbly texture. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake tender. Tent with foil if streusel browns too quickly. Room temperature eggs and butter mix better. Let cake cool before slicing to avoid crumbling.

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Keywords: apple pie coffee cake, fall brunch, cinnamon apple cake, streusel topping, cozy breakfast, easy coffee cake

Find it online: https://cooltastes.com/apple-pie-coffee-cake-recipe-easy-cozy-fall-brunch-idea/