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Apple Pie Coffee Cake

Irresistible Apple Pie Coffee Cake for Cozy Mornings

Delight in this Apple Pie Coffee Cake that combines buttery coffee cake with the nostalgic flavors of apple pie, perfect for any cozy morning.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 370
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 cup Sugar or brown sugar for richer taste
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder for fluffy texture
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda enhances leavening
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt enhances flavors
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon use freshly ground for better flavor
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter melted
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 large Egg can swap with applesauce for egg-free version
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract opt for pure for best flavor
For the Filling
  • 1 can Apple Pie Filling or fresh apples like Granny Smith
For the Streusel Topping
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 0.5 cups Streusel mix of flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, cold butter
For the Optional Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar substitute milk for cream if lighter glaze is desired

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine melted butter, sour cream, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and fold together gently until just combined.
  5. Spread half of the batter in the prepared dish, layer apple pie filling, then spread remaining batter on top.
  6. Combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the streusel; cut in cold butter until crumbly.
  7. Sprinkle the streusel mixture over the cake batter evenly.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean; top should be golden brown.
  9. Let the cake cool for 10-15 minutes, optional drizzle with glaze before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Serve warm with coffee or tea; can add ice cream for a delightful treat after dinner.

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