Apple Coffee Crumb Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze is a delightful dessert that combines the warmth of cinnamon-spiced apples with a tender, buttery cake, all topped with a generous layer of crumbly streusel. This comforting cake is perfect for enjoying with a cup of coffee or tea, whether as a breakfast treat, an afternoon snack, or a sweet ending to a meal. The addition of a rich brown sugar glaze drizzled over the top adds a luscious caramel-like sweetness that takes this cake to the next level. With its moist texture and irresistible flavor, this Apple Coffee Crumb Cake is sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients:
- For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cups peeled and chopped apples (about 2 medium apples)
- For the Crumb Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- For the Brown Sugar Glaze:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Make the Cake:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped apples.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly.
- Prepare the Crumb Topping:
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture forms large, coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the cake batter.
- Bake the Cake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan while you prepare the glaze.
- Make the Brown Sugar Glaze:
- In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Let the glaze cool slightly before drizzling it over the cooled cake.
- Serve:
- Once the glaze has set, slice the Apple Coffee Crumb Cake and serve.
Enjoy your Apple Coffee Crumb Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze, a deliciously moist and flavorful cake that’s perfect for any occasion, offering a comforting blend of cinnamon-spiced apples and sweet, crumbly goodness!
