Apple Spice Coffee Cake
A deliciously spiced apple coffee cake with a tender crumb and a crunchy cinnamon-sugar topping—perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 1 large apple peeled and chopped
For the topping:
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped apple.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- For the topping: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 220
- Total Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin A: 6%
- Calcium: 2%
- Iron: 4%
- Vitamin C: 2%
- Magnesium: 5%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Use a tart apple like Granny Smith for a balance of sweetness and acidity.
- Add a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans for extra texture and flavor.
- Serve with a cup of hot coffee to complete the cozy experience.