APPLE SOUR CREAM COFFEE CAKE

Apple Sour Cream Coffee Cake is a cozy, moist cake bursting with layers of sweet apples, warm spices, and a crumbly cinnamon streusel. The addition of sour cream keeps the cake tender and adds a slight tang that complements the juicy apples perfectly. With a buttery crumb topping that melts in your mouth and a hint of vanilla, this coffee cake is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack with a cup of coffee or tea. It’s easy to make and fills your kitchen with a wonderful aroma as it bakes, making it an irresistible treat for fall or any season.

Ingredients

• For the Cake:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups apples, peeled and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
• For the Streusel Topping:
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Make the Streusel: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter with a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
3. Prepare the Cake Batter: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream.
4. Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
5. Add the Apples: Fold the diced apples into the batter until evenly distributed.
6. Assemble the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the streusel topping over the batter.
7. Bake: Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before serving.

This Apple Sour Cream Coffee Cake is deliciously soft and tender, with warm spiced apples and a buttery streusel topping—perfect for any cozy occasion!