Buttermilk Apple Coffee Cake

Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with this Buttermilk Apple Coffee Cake, a tender and moist dessert that pairs perfectly with your morning coffee or afternoon tea. Made with fresh, diced apples and a hint of warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this coffee cake boasts a melt-in-your-mouth texture thanks to the addition of buttermilk. Topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel and finished with an optional dusting of powdered sugar, every bite is a delightful balance of sweetness and spice. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and baked to golden perfection, this easy recipe is ideal for brunch gatherings, family treats, or a cozy snack. Try this irresistible apple coffee cake today for a crowd-pleasing dessert that's as inviting as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 whole large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel topping)
• 0.25 cup brown sugar (for streusel topping)
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for streusel topping)
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter (melted, for streusel topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch square baking pan or line with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 0.5 cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 0.5 teaspoon salt until well combined.

Step 3

Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut 0.5 cup cold, cubed unsalted butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup buttermilk, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Gently fold in 2 cups of diced apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it into an even layer.

Step 8

To make the streusel topping, combine 0.5 cup all-purpose flour, 0.25 cup brown sugar, and 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Stir in 0.25 cup melted unsalted butter and mix until crumbly.

Step 9

Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 11

Let the coffee cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 12

Optional: Dust the top with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch of sweetness.

Step 13

Cut into squares and serve. Enjoy your Buttermilk Apple Coffee Cake with a hot cup of coffee or tea!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1590.3 grams (1590.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4233

Total Fat 166.80g	214%
Saturated Fat 99.80g	499%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.50g
Cholesterol 784mg	261%
Sodium 2542mg	111%
Total Carbohydrate 652.00g	237%
Dietary Fiber 19.30g	69%
Total Sugars 396.00g
Protein 53.90g	108%

Vitamin D 245IU	1225%
Calcium 577mg	44%
Iron 18mg	98%
Potassium 1454mg	31%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.7%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 60.3%