Apple Streusel Coffee Cake

Apple Streusel Coffee Cake is the perfect fall-inspired treat that combines tender, cinnamon-spiced apples with a buttery, crumbly streusel topping. The cake itself is soft and moist, with the juicy apples adding bursts of sweetness in every bite. The streusel topping, made from a simple blend of sugar, butter, and flour, adds a delicious crunch and rich flavor, making this coffee cake an ideal companion to a hot cup of coffee or tea. Whether you’re serving it for brunch, dessert, or a cozy snack, this apple streusel coffee cake is sure to become a seasonal favorite.

Apple Streusel Coffee Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (about 1 1/2 cups)

For the Streusel Topping:

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan.
2. Make the Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add the melted butter and mix until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. Set aside.
3. Prepare the Cake Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
4. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Fold in the diced apples gently until evenly distributed.
7. Assemble the Cake: Spread the cake batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle the streusel topping over the batter.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy the warm, cozy flavors of this Apple Streusel Coffee Cake for breakfast or as an afternoon treat!