Easy Apple Streusel Coffee Cake

This Easy Apple Streusel Coffee Cake is the perfect marriage of soft, tender cake, tart apple chunks, and a buttery cinnamon-sugar crumble topping. It features fresh, diced apples folded into a simple batter made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and vanilla, giving it a delightful homemade flavor. The crown jewel is the golden streusel topping, made with light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and cold butter for a sweet and crunchy finish. Ready in just one hour, this cozy coffee cake pairs beautifully with a steaming cup of coffee or tea, making it ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat. Whether for a family gathering or a quiet morning at home, this quick and easy baking recipe is a comforting way to highlight the warm, spiced flavors of fall. Keywords: easy apple streusel coffee cake, homemade coffee cake recipe, apple dessert, easy baking recipe, fall breakfast ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 0.75 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups apples, peeled, cored, and diced
• 0.5 cup light brown sugar
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed (for streusel)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking pan.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, 0.75 cup of granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together 0.5 cup of melted butter, 0.75 cup of milk, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

Step 5

Fold the 2 cups of diced apples into the batter, then pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly.

Step 6

To make the streusel topping, mix 0.5 cup of light brown sugar, 0.5 cup of flour, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon in a bowl.

Step 7

Cut in 0.25 cup of cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 8

Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the batter in the pan.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 10

Let the coffee cake cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1432 grams (1432.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3799

Total Fat 162.30g	208%
Saturated Fat 97.50g	488%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 774mg	258%
Sodium 2337mg	102%
Total Carbohydrate 554.60g	202%
Dietary Fiber 19.20g	69%
Total Sugars 300.30g
Protein 52.10g	104%

Vitamin D 199IU	993%
Calcium 478mg	37%
Iron 15mg	82%
Potassium 1359mg	29%

*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: 37.6%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 57.1%