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April 29, 2025
Warm spiced apple-studded coffee cake is an ideal autumn breakfast and brunch treat.
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Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F.
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Spray a 9-inch square pan liberally with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
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Place the butter, brown sugar, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer to cream the ingredients together on medium-high speed until smooth, 1-2 minutes. Add the eggs, sour cream, and milk, and continue beating until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
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Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt into the bowl. Mix on low speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed, until a smooth, thick batter forms. Fold in the diced apples.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth it into an even layer.
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Place the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir with a fork to combine. Drizzle the melted butter over the mixture and mix until large crumbs form. Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the cake batter.
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Bake the coffee cake on middle rack of oven until the topping is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-45 minutes.
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Check to see that the coffee cake is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before serving. To store, cover tightly with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and keep at room temperature for 1-2 days, refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze for up to 2-3 months.
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Apple Selection Magic 🍎Choose firm Granny Smith apples and dice them uniformly to ensure even distribution and consistent texture throughout the coffee cake.
- Moisture Master Technique 💧Fold sour cream into the batter gently to create an incredibly moist and tender crumb that stays fresh longer.
- Spice Layering Trick 🌶️Toast ground cinnamon and nutmeg briefly in a dry pan before adding to the recipe to unlock deeper, more complex flavor profiles.
- Streusel Perfection Hack 🧈Use cold, cubed butter and work it into the topping mixture with your fingertips to create perfect, crumbly streusel texture.
- Baking Altitude Adjustment 🏔️If baking at high altitudes, reduce baking powder by 25% and increase liquid ingredients slightly to maintain the cake's ideal rise and texture.
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