Description
This warm and gooey apple pie coffee cake combines the cozy flavors of cinnamon-sugar apples and tender cake for the ultimate comfort treat. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, it's easy to make and impossible to resist—just like a slice of apple pie with your coffee.
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 cup sour cream
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 medium apples (peeled and diced)
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⅓ cup brown sugar
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1½ tsp ground cinnamon
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¼ tsp nutmeg
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Optional: powdered sugar (for glaze)
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Optional: 1–2 tsp milk (for glaze)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream and vanilla.
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Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just combined.
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In a separate bowl, toss diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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Spread half of the batter into the prepared dish. Add apple mixture evenly over the batter. Top with remaining batter.
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Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool slightly. If desired, mix powdered sugar and milk for a glaze and drizzle over the cake before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, use a mix of tart and sweet apples (like Granny Smith + Honeycrisp).
- Add chopped nuts for crunch or a pinch of cardamom for extra spice.
- This coffee cake stores well and is freezer-friendly.
- Letting it rest overnight enhances the flavor even more.
