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Moist Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Marina
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 slices 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Moist Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake is a delightful blend of tender cake and spiced apple topping, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat. Featuring a buttery batter layered with cinnamon-sugar coated apples, it creates a tender yet flavorful cake that pairs beautifully with your morning coffee or tea.

Ingredients

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Cake Batter

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Apple Cinnamon Topping

  • 2 cups chopped apples
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the batter.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening and seasoning.
  5. Mix Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry mixture. Mix until just combined to avoid overworking the batter.
  6. Prepare Apple Topping: In a small bowl, combine the chopped apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, additional 1/4 cup flour, and pecans if using. This mixture adds a sweet, spiced layer to the cake.
  7. Layer Batter and Apple Mixture: Spread half of the cake batter evenly in the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle half of the apple cinnamon mixture over the batter. Spread the remaining cake batter on top, followed by the remaining apple mixture to create layered flavors.
  8. Bake: Bake the cake for 45-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully cooked.
  9. Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring it sets properly.

Notes

  • Ensure your butter and eggs are at room temperature for the best cake texture.
  • Don’t overmix the batter once the flour is added to keep the cake tender.
  • You can use any apple variety that holds shape when baked, like Honeycrisp or Gala.
  • For an extra cinnamon flavor, dust the cooled cake with cinnamon sugar before serving.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: apple coffee cake, apple cinnamon cake, coffee cake recipe, moist coffee cake, breakfast cake, cinnamon apple dessert

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