Applesauce Coffee Cake Recipe

Name: Applesauce Coffee Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable oil cooking spray; ½ tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar; 1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats; 2 3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups chopped toasted pecans; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar; 4 large eggs; Apple Cider Applesauce (page 560) or 1 1/2 cups store-bought applesauce; 2 McIntosh apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch thick wedges

Servings: persons

Vegetable oil cooking spray
½ tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar
1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
2 3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups chopped toasted pecans
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
4 large eggs
Apple Cider Applesauce (page 560) or 1 1/2 cups store-bought applesauce
2 McIntosh apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch thick wedges

1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
2
Coat a 10-inch angel-food-cake pan with cooking spray; set aside.
3
Make the crumb topping: Stir together 4 tablespoons butter, the dark-brown sugar, oats, 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth.
4
Stir in 1/2 cup pecans; set aside.
5
Make the batter: Sift the flour, baking soda, nutmeg, cloves, and remaining 2 teaspoons cinnamon and 3/4 teaspoon salt; set aside.
6
Put the remaining 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, the granulated sugar, and the light-brown sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
7
Cream on medium speed until smooth, about 3 minutes.
8
Mix in the eggs, 1 at a time.
9
Reduce speed to low; mix in the applesauce and then the flour mixture.
10
Stir in the remaining cup nuts by hand.
11
Pour the batter into the oiled pan; sprinkle the reserved crumb topping over the batter.
12
Lay the apples on top, tucking some into the batter.
13
Bake until a cake tester inserted near the center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
14
Let cool in the pan on a wire rack.
15
Store at room temperature, covered with plastic wrap, up to 3 days.

1115

kcal

Calories

Fat

170

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vegetable oil cooking spray, ½ tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, 1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar, 1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, 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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Variations & substitutions

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