Moist Apple Crumble Coffee Cake Recipe

Moist Apple Crumble Coffee Cake

Love the sweet, tart taste of apples in a warm, soft cake? This Moist Apple Crumble Coffee Cake combines the best of both worlds with a crumbly topping and a flavorful apple filling. Perfect for brunch or a delightful dessert, it’s sure to impress your family and friends!

Ingredients

For the Cake

• Butter for greasing
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¾ tsp baking soda
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1½ tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 2 Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored, and diced

For the Crumble Topping

• 1½ cups chopped toasted walnuts
• ⅓ cup light brown sugar, packed
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

1. Prepare Dry Ingredients
   In a medium bowl, mix the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
2. Make the Crumble Topping
   In another bowl, combine the walnuts, both sugars, salt, cinnamon, and melted butter. Stir until evenly mixed and set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar
   In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla
   Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Incorporate Yogurt
   Add the yogurt to the mixture and mix until combined.
6. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
   Gently fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix (the batter will be thick). Then fold in the diced apples.
7. Layer the Batter
   Spread half of the batter into a greased and parchment-lined 9×13-inch baking pan. Sprinkle half of the crumble mixture over the top. Spread the remaining batter and finish with the rest of the crumble topping.
8. Bake
   Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Icing Options

Consider drizzling a sweet glaze over the cake! Mix 1 cup sifted confectioners’ sugar, 2 tbsp milk, ½ tsp vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to drizzle over the warm cake.

Freezing Instructions

This cake freezes wonderfully! Allow it to cool to room temperature, then slice into individual servings and wrap in airtight containers or freezer bags. It can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Recipe Tips

• Toast the Walnuts: For a richer flavor, toast the walnuts on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 8 minutes.
• Avoid Overmixing: Gently fold in the flour until just combined to keep your cake soft and fluffy.
• Easier Spreading: Use an offset spatula to help spread the thick batter more easily.

Questions or comments? Feel free to reach out if you need further assistance! Enjoy your delicious Moist Apple Crumble Coffee Cake!