This delightful apple coffee cake brings together tender, juicy apples, cozy cinnamon, and a soft, buttery crumb in every bite. The apples add little bursts of fruity sweetness throughout the cake, while sour cream keeps the texture wonderfully moist and adds a gentle tang that balances the sugar. It is the kind of homemade dessert that makes the kitchen smell irresistible before it even reaches the table.
A buttery brown sugar and cinnamon topping bakes into a lightly crisp, crumbly finish with plenty of warm spice and caramel-like flavor. Serve this cinnamon crumb cake for breakfast or brunch with a cup of coffee, enjoy a slice as an afternoon treat, or warm it up for a comforting dessert. However you serve it, expect the first slice to disappear quickly – and the second slice to be mysteriously “justified.”
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in batches, alternating with the sour cream. Mix just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold the chopped apples into the batter.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and melted butter until crumbly. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 38 to 42 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Cook’s Note:
For the best texture, use firm apples that hold their shape during baking, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp. Avoid overmixing the batter after adding the flour, as this can make the cake dense. The coffee cake can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.
This recipe uses sugar to:
This recipe uses granulated sugar to sweeten the cake and complement the tartness of the apples while helping create a tender, moist crumb. Brown sugar in the cinnamon topping adds deeper caramel-like flavor and helps create a lightly crisp finish.
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