Apple Streusel Coffee Cake Recipe

Name: Apple Streusel Coffee Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 cup all purpose flour; 2 tsp ground cinnamon; 8 tbsp cold butter, cubed; 1/4 cup toffee bits, such as heath bits; 2/3 cup toasted chopped nuts almons, pecans, cashews, walnuts and/or honey roasted peanuts ( if you do not like nuts leave them out); 2 1/2 cup all purpose flour; 1 large large red or green eating apple such as Jonathan or Gala, peeled and cut into small cubes; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground ginger; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 6 tbsp softened butter; 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 1/3 cup sour cream; 1 recipe the Best Icing/Glaze recipe, recipe attached below

Servings: persons

3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup all purpose flour
2 tsp ground cinnamon
8 tbsp cold butter, cubed
1/4 cup toffee bits, such as heath bits
2/3 cup toasted chopped nuts almons, pecans, cashews, walnuts and/or honey roasted peanuts ( if you do not like nuts leave them out)
2 1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 large large red or green eating apple such as Jonathan or Gala, peeled and cut into small cubes
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
6 tbsp softened butter
2 large eggs
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/3 cup sour cream
1 recipe the Best Icing/Glaze recipe, recipe attached below

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For Cake
2
preheat oven to 350.
3
Grease and flour a 9 by 13 inch pan
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In a medium bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt; set aside
5
in a large bowl, with mixer at low speed beat sugar and butter until well blended, increase speed to high and beat until creamy, lower speed and add eggs one at a time then vanilla
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With mixer at low speed , alternate flour and sour cream to sugar mixture starting with and ending with flour, beat until just smooth, fold in pears or apples
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Soon batter into prepared pan and spread out evenly with an off set spatula or back of a spoon.
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Batter is thick.
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Sprinkle evenly with STREUSEL TOPPING
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Bake coffee cake 40 to 45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool on wire rack.
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Drizzle with glaze when cool
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FOR STREUSEL .TOPPING
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In a medium bowl combine Brown sugar, the 1 cup of flour, cinnamon, toffee chips, nuts and the 8 tablespoons cold butter with a fork until combined and crumbly
15
FOR ICING/GLAZE
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This coffee cake is also good substituting the apples with pears or even blueberries

1514

kcal

Calories

Fat

198

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar, 1 cup all purpose flour, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 8 tbsp cold butter, cubed, and more.

Yes, Apple Streusel 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Apple Streusel Coffee Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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