Holiday Apple Coffee Cake

Elevate your seasonal baking with this Holiday Apple Coffee Cake, a perfectly spiced treat brimming with tender apple chunks and a buttery, cinnamon-infused streusel topping. This indulgent recipe strikes the ideal balance between moist, sour cream–based cake and bursts of fresh fruit, making it a dreamy centerpiece for holiday breakfasts or cozy gatherings. Easy to prepare in under 20 minutes, this coffee cake features wholesome ingredients like diced apples and optional crunchy walnuts or pecans for added texture. Serve warm with a drizzle of icing or a dollop of cream to create a dessert-worthy finish, or enjoy it fresh from the oven alongside your favorite brew. Perfect for fall and winter festivities, this crowd-pleasing bake will fill your kitchen with the nostalgic aromas of apples, cinnamon, and holiday cheer.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 0.75 cup sour cream
• 0.25 cup milk
• 2 pieces large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• 0.75 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel topping)
• 0.33 cup granulated sugar (for streusel topping)
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for streusel topping)
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed (for streusel topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, sour cream, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the diced apples and chopped nuts (if using) until evenly distributed.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.

Step 7

To make the streusel topping, combine 3/4 cup flour, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, and 2 teaspoons cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 8

Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the cake batter.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and allow the coffee cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely or serving warm.

Step 11

Serve on its own or with a drizzle of icing or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra festive touch. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1604.2 grams (1604.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4689

Total Fat 234.70g	301%
Saturated Fat 123.10g	615%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 853mg	284%
Sodium 3026mg	132%
Total Carbohydrate 613.90g	223%
Dietary Fiber 28.20g	101%
Total Sugars 323.20g
Protein 67.30g	135%

Vitamin D 145IU	725%
Calcium 658mg	51%
Iron 21mg	117%
Potassium 1437mg	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: 43.7%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 50.8%