Description
A classic, comforting coffee cake featuring a moist cinnamon-spiced batter, chunks of tart fresh apples, and a buttery, crisp streusel topping.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 cups peeled and diced Granny Smith apples
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for streusel)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
- 4 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed (for streusel)
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Alternately mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt with the milk until just combined.
- Gently fold in the diced apple pieces using a spatula.
- Prepare streusel by rubbing cold butter into brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon until crumbly.
- Pour batter into the pan and top evenly with the streusel mixture.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 20 minutes before removing and slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American