Cinnamon-Spiced Apple Coffee Cake with Streusel Topping
Moist coffee cake infused with cinnamon and fresh apple chunks, topped with a crunchy brown sugar streusel. This american-inspired desserts ready in about 60 minutes layers all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 9, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 medium apple, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup quick oats
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch square baking pan. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp salt.
- Step 2: In a separate bowl, beat 2 large eggs with 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, 1/2 cup whole milk, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Step 3: Fold in 1 medium peeled and diced apple evenly through the batter. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Step 4: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter cut into pieces, 1/2 cup quick oats, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1 tsp ground cinnamon. Use fingers or a pastry cutter to crumble mixture into coarse streusel.
- Step 5: Sprinkle streusel topping evenly over the batter. Bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- Step 6: Let cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving warm with coffee.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Cinnamon-Spiced Apple Coffee Cake with Streusel Topping take to make?
Total time is about 60 minutes (15 min prep + 45 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.
How do I store leftover Cinnamon-Spiced Apple Coffee Cake with Streusel Topping?
Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.
Can I substitute ingredients in Cinnamon-Spiced Apple Coffee Cake with Streusel Topping?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Cinnamon-Spiced Apple Coffee Cake with Streusel Topping for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 9 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 9). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Cinnamon-Spiced Apple Coffee Cake with Streusel Topping?
American desserts like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
