Description
Get ready to fall in love with this irresistibly moist Apple Crumble Coffee Cake—your next go-to for cozy mornings, special brunches, or that perfect afternoon pick-me-up. This easy recipe is a beautiful blend of tender vanilla cake, rich apple cinnamon filling, and a buttery crumb topping that melts in your mouth. Whether you’re craving a warm breakfast idea, a healthy-ish snack with fruit, or delightful dessert food ideas for guests, this coffee cake brings home the comforting flavors of fall and the joy of homemade baking.
Each bite delivers sweet, spiced apples layered between soft, fluffy cake, finished with a crunchy cinnamon streusel. This dish is a heartwarming crowd-pleaser, ideal for holidays, potlucks, or simply enjoying a quiet moment with your coffee. Its rich texture and depth of flavor make it one of those classic easy dinner or breakfast ideas you’ll want to save and share.
Ingredients
Apple Filling:
3 medium apples, peeled and diced
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp cornstarch
Cake Batter:
1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 tbsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup sour cream
Crumb Topping:
1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
Instructions
- Prepare the Apple Filling: In a saucepan, combine diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until thickened. Set aside.
- Make the Crumb Topping: Mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Chill.
- Preheat Oven: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Prepare Batter: Cream butter and sugars. Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla. In a separate bowl, mix dry ingredients. Alternate adding flour mix and sour cream to the wet batter. Mix until just combined.
- Assemble the Cake: Spread half the batter in pan, layer with half the apple filling, sprinkle with 1/3 crumb topping. Repeat with remaining batter, filling, and topping.
- Bake: Bake for 50–60 minutes. Let cool at least 20 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert