Apple Walnut Coffee Cake
A flavorful coffee cake with tender apples, crunchy walnuts, and a hint of cinnamon—perfect for your next coffee break.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 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
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
For the topping:
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in chopped apples and walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- For the topping: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the cake.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 230
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin A: 6%
- Calcium: 2%
- Iron: 4%
- Vitamin C: 2%
- Magnesium: 6%
Additional Notes/Tips
- For an extra crunch, toast the walnuts before adding them.
- Add a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream for a richer dessert.
- You can swap the apples for pears for a different twist.