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Irresistible Apple Coffee Cake Recipe with Easy Apple Cider Glaze

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This irresistible apple coffee cake with apple cider glaze is the perfect cozy treat for fall mornings or holiday brunches. Packed with juicy apple chunks, a moist crumb, and a crunchy streusel topping, it’s a celebration of autumn flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium apples, peeled and diced (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith recommended)
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar (for streusel topping)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (plus ¼ cup for streusel topping)
  • 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup apple cider (for glaze)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. Peel, core, and dice the apples into small chunks. Set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, combine ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and ¼ cup softened butter. Use a fork to mix until crumbly. Set aside.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups flour, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. In a large bowl, beat ½ cup softened butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  6. Beat in 2 eggs one at a time, then add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 cup sour cream. Mix until smooth.
  7. Slowly fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture using a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  8. Gently fold the diced apples into the batter.
  9. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Evenly sprinkle the streusel topping over the batter.
  10. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool for 15 minutes.
  11. In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup apple cider and 1 cup powdered sugar until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
  12. Slice into squares and enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

[‘Choose firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture.’, ‘Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.’, ‘If the glaze is too thin, chill it in the fridge for a few minutes to thicken.’, ‘Use the toothpick test to ensure the cake is baked through.’, ‘Double the streusel topping for extra crunch if desired.’]

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Keywords: apple coffee cake, fall dessert, apple cider glaze, streusel topping, cozy treat

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