Applesauce Coffee Cake with Crumb Topping Recipe

Name: Applesauce Coffee Cake with Crumb Topping
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup all purpose flour; 1/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Nonstick vegetable oil spray; 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour; 1/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 large egg yolk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon (packed) grated lemon peel; 2 large egg whites

Servings: persons

1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon (packed) grated lemon peel
2 large egg whites

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Combine all ingredients in small bowl.
3
Mash with fork until blended and coarse crumbs form.
4
Set aside.
5
Spray 9-inch-diameter cake pan with 1 1/2-inch-high sides with vegetable oil spray.
6
Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt into large bowl.
7
Whisk applesauce, buttermilk, oil, egg yolk, vanilla and lemon peel in medium bowl until well blended.
8
Add to dry ingredients and stir just until moistened (batter will be thick).
9
Beat egg whites in another large bowl until stiff peaks form.
10
Whisk half of whites into batter.
11
Fold in remaining whites.
12
Transfer batter to prepared pan.
13
Sprinkle topping over batter.
14
Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
15
Transfer to rack; cool in pan.
16
Cut into 10 wedges and serve.

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* 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.
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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup all purpose flour, 1/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Applesauce Coffee Cake with Crumb Topping 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 with Crumb Topping

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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