Name: Apple Coffee Cake with Streusel Topping Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1½ teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ cup brown sugar; 1 cup granulated sugar; ½ cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 cup sour cream; 3 large eggs, beaten; 2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 Honeycrisp apples, peeled and diced into ¼ inch pieces; 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced into ¼ inch pieces; ¾ cup brown sugar; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ cup unsalted butter, melted; ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened; ½ cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ cup light brown sugar; ¼ cup granulated sugar; ¾ cup powdered sugar; ¼ cup apple cider (not apple cider vinegar); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1½ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground ginger

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

½ teaspoon kosher salt

½ cup brown sugar

1 cup granulated sugar

½ cup unsalted butter, melted

1 cup sour cream

3 large eggs, beaten

2 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 Honeycrisp apples, peeled and diced into ¼ inch pieces

2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced into ¼ inch pieces

Brown Sugar Swirl:

¾ cup brown sugar

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon kosher salt

½ cup unsalted butter, melted

Streusel Topping:

¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

½ cup all-purpose flour

2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ cup light brown sugar

¼ cup granulated sugar

Apple Cider Vanilla Glaze:

¾ cup powdered sugar

¼ cup apple cider (do not use apple cider vinegar)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter, baking spray, or a nonstick alternative.

Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined.

Step 3: Add the melted butter, sour cream, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until the batter is smooth, then fold in the diced Honeycrisp and Granny Smith apples.

Step 4: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.

Step 5: In a medium bowl, mix together the brown sugar swirl ingredients until combined. Pour this mixture over the cake batter, then use a knife or spoon to swirl it through the batter for a marbled effect.

Step 6: In another medium bowl, combine the softened butter, flour, cinnamon, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar for the streusel topping. Use a fork to blend these ingredients until large crumbs form.

Step 7: Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly and generously over the cake batter and swirl.

Step 8: Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.

Step 9: While the cake cools, whisk together the powdered sugar, apple cider, and vanilla extract in a small bowl to make the glaze.

Step 10: Once the cake is fully cooled, drizzle the apple cider vanilla glaze over the top before serving.

Tips & Variations

Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for a balanced flavor and texture.

For extra crunch, toast the streusel topping ingredients lightly before assembling.

If you prefer a dairy-free version, substitute sour cream with coconut yogurt and use a plant-based butter alternative.

Adding chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans to the streusel gives a nice crunch and flavor contrast.

FAQs

Can I use other types of apples in this recipe?

Yes, you can substitute with other firm apples like Fuji or Braeburn. Just choose a combination of sweet and tart apples to maintain flavor balance.

Is this cake suitable for freezing?

Absolutely. Wrap the cooled cake tightly in plastic wrap and then foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently before serving.