Applesauce Coffee Cake Recipe

Name: Applesauce Coffee Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Apple Cider Applesauce; 1 pound juicy apples (Macintosh work very well) peeled. cored and cut into quarters; 1/4 cup apple cider; 1 tablespoon Sugar (white, turbinado or brown any will work); pinch of salt; The Crumble Topping and Cake; THE CRUMBLE TOPPING; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened; 1/2 cup dark brown sugar packed; 1/4 cup old fashioned rolled oats; 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup toasted pecans chopped (If you have a nut allergy the nuts can be omitted); THE CAKE; 2 cups all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon cloves (OPTIONAL, I omitted I do not like cloves); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 8 tablespoons 1 stick unsalted butter softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed; 4 large eggs at room temperature; 1 1/2 cups apple cider applesauce; 2 small juicy apples (Macintosh work very well) peeled and sliced; 1/2 cup toasted pecans chopped OPTIONAL

Servings: persons

Apple Cider Applesauce
1 pound juicy apples (Macintosh work very well) peeled. cored and cut into quarters
1/4 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon Sugar (white, turbinado or brown any will work)
pinch of salt
The Crumble Topping and Cake
THE CRUMBLE TOPPING
4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
1/2 cup dark brown sugar packed
1/4 cup old fashioned rolled oats
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup toasted pecans chopped (If you have a nut allergy the nuts can be omitted)
THE CAKE
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cloves (OPTIONAL, I omitted I do not like cloves)
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons 1 stick unsalted butter softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
4 large eggs at room temperature
1 1/2 cups apple cider applesauce
2 small juicy apples (Macintosh work very well) peeled and sliced
1/2 cup toasted pecans chopped OPTIONAL

1
["Clean, peel, core and quarter the apples. Add to a medium saucepan. Add the cider, sugar and salt and boil until apples are soft. Remove from heat and mash (I used a potato masher) keep some small chunks of apples. Set aside to cool.", "Make your crumble topping. In small bowl combine the butter, sugar, oats,flour, cinnamon, salt and pecans mix with fork or by hand to combine. Set aside.", "Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Coat your tube pan with cooking spray or vegetable oil. (I recommend using a non stick pan)
2
Sift flour, salt, baking soda and spices. Cream butter and white and brown sugar in your electric mixer until smooth about 3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time make sure egg is incorporated before you add another one. With mixer on low add the applesauce and then the flour mixture. Mix just until combined. Add the optional chopped pecans and fold in.", "Pour batter into oiled pan. Place apple slices on top of cake tucking some into the batter,sprinkle on the crumble topping.
3
Bake for 60-70 minutes check by inserting cake tester (I used a bamboo skewer) near the middle of the cake and it should come out clean. Remove from oven and let cake cool in pan on wire rack.", "Remove from pan and if you do not serve immediately wrap in plastic wrap and store at room temperature until ready to serve.
4
NOTE: if you make in a bundt pan like I do it could take some coaxing to get it out of the pan when cooled.It could be easier to remove from a tube pan because it does not have all the grooves that a bundt pan does."]

1522

kcal

Calories

Fat

202

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.

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 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Apple Cider Applesauce, 1 pound juicy apples (Macintosh work very well) peeled. cored and cut into quarters, 1/4 cup apple cider, 1 tablespoon Sugar (white, turbinado or brown any will work), and more.

Yes, Applesauce 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!

Applesauce Coffee Cake

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