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Apple Pie Coffee Cake with Crumb Topping

This Easy Apple Pie Coffee Cake combines the best of apple pie and coffee cake into one irresistible treat. A moist, buttery cake, filled with spiced apples and topped with a golden streusel, makes this a perfect breakfast, dessert, or afternoon snack. Serve warm with a cup of coffee for the ultimate cozy indulgence!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:
  • All-purpose flour
  • Baking powder
  • Salt
  • Unsalted butter softened
  • Granulated sugar
  • Large eggs
  • Vanilla extract
  • Milk
For the Apple Filling:
  • Apples peeled, cored, and sliced
  • Brown sugar
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Ground nutmeg
  • Lemon juice
For the Streusel Topping:
  • All-purpose flour
  • Brown sugar
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Unsalted butter melted

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Streusel Topping – In a bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Stir in melted butter until crumbly. Set aside.
  2. Make the Apple Filling – Toss apple slices with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Set aside.
  3. Mix the Cake Batter – In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla extract, then gradually mix in flour, baking powder, salt, and milk until smooth.
  4. Assemble the Cake – Spread half of the batter into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Add the apple filling, then spread the remaining batter on top. Sprinkle with streusel topping.
  5. Bake – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 45–50 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Cool & Serve – Let cool before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for the best flavor.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • For added indulgence, drizzle caramel sauce over the cake before serving.
  • Freeze for up to 3 months—thaw overnight before serving.

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