Apple Spiral Cardamom Coffee Cake Recipe

Name: Apple Spiral Cardamom Coffee Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Apple Layer; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tart baking apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced; Coffee Cake Layer; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup sour cream; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

Apple Layer
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tart baking apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
Coffee Cake Layer
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts

1
Preheat oven to 350?F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2
Prepare the apple layer. In a small bowl, mix butter and brown sugar. Spread sugar mixture evenly in greased cake pan. Fan apple slices in two concentric circles on top of the sugar mixture.
3
Prepare the cake layer. In a medium bowl, mix the flour, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, baking soda, and salt. Mix thoroughly with a fork and set aside. In another large bowl, cream the butter and sugar; stir in sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Slowly mix in the flour mixture and then the walnuts. Pour batter on top of apples in the prepared pan and spread evenly.
4
Bake at 350?F for 35-40 minutes or a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes or until the cake comes away from the edges of the pan, then run a knife around the outside of the pan, and immediately invert on a serving platter, and cut into wedges. Makes 12 servings.

1017

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Apple Layer, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, 1/3 cup packed brown sugar, 2 tart baking apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Apple Spiral Cardamom Coffee Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Apple Spiral Cardamom Coffee Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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