Apple Coffee Cake

5 from 4 votes

Apple Coffee Cake—deliciously rich and indulgent, this cake is packed with tender apple chunks and a hint of spice. It’s incredibly easy to make and pairs perfectly with a cup of tea or coffee, making it a delightful treat for any time of day.

Prep Time15

Cook Time35

Total Time50

Course: Cake

Cuisine: Baking Recipes

Keyword: Apple Coffee Cake

Servings: slices

Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
2-3 Granny Smith apples peeled, cored and diced small
1/3 cup dark brown sugar firmly packed
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 10-inch (25 cm) cake pan with nonstick spray and set aside.
In a stand mixer, beat together the granulated sugar, butter, and egg until combined. Mix in the milk, vanilla extract, self-rising flour, and apples.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon evenly over the top. Use a toothpick to swirl the brown sugar and cinnamon together.
Bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Transfer the cake to a rack to cool completely, then cut and serve.

Notes

I used self-rising flour to speed up the baking process.
If you don’t have self-rising flour, you can substitute it with all-purpose flour combined with baking powder and salt. For this recipe, add 2 1/4 teaspoons of baking power plus 1/3 teaspoon salt.

For a quick cake like this, I diced up Granny Smith apples to incorporate into the batter.

Using a toothpick, I lightly swirled the two ingredients into the batter, so the traditional coffee cake flavors are present within, but still remain close to the surface to create a crisp top.

Spices, like ground nutmeg and cloves, can also be added to create warmer flavors.

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