Description

This classic Apple Coffee Cake is a moist and tender cake featuring fresh diced apples and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Topped with a crunchy oat and walnut streusel and finished with a smooth cream cheese glaze, it is the perfect sweet treat for breakfast or dessert. Made with wholesome ingredients and baked to golden perfection, this cake offers a delightful combination of fruity flavor, buttery crumble, and creamy drizzle in every bite.

Ingredients

Main Cake Batter

1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup apple, peeled and diced (1/4 inch pieces)
1/3 cup canola oil
2 eggs
1/4 cup low fat buttermilk
1/4 cup low fat sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Streusel Topping

3/4 cup oats
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Cream Cheese Glaze

3 oz cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 tablespoons butter (or margarine), softened
2/3 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons milk (or as needed for drizzle consistency)

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Spray a 9-inch springform pan with non-stick cooking spray to ensure the cake releases easily after baking, then set it aside.
Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all the dry ingredients for the cake batter: all purpose flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Make a well in the center of the dry mix and pour in all the wet ingredients: canola oil, eggs, buttermilk, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Slowly fold the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined to avoid overmixing.
Add Apples: Gently fold in the peeled and diced apple pieces, distributing them evenly throughout the batter. Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan, smoothing the top.
Prepare Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, combine the oats, flour, sugar, butter, cinnamon, and chopped walnuts. Use your fingers or a fork to mix until the butter is broken into small chunks and the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle this streusel mixture evenly over the top of the cake batter.
Bake the Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan before removing the sides of the springform.
Make the Cream Cheese Glaze: In a mixing bowl, whip together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk, mixing well. Add milk slowly to achieve a smooth, runny consistency suitable for drizzling.
Serve: Once the cake has cooled, carefully unhinge the springform pan and transfer the cake to a serving platter. Drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the top just before serving. Enjoy your apple coffee cake with a cup of coffee or tea!

Notes

Use fresh, crisp apples for the best texture and flavor. Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples work well.
Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the cake tender.
You can substitute margarine for butter in the streusel and glaze if you prefer.
The glaze can be adjusted in consistency by adding more or less milk as needed.
This cake is best served within 2 days but can be stored covered at room temperature.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American