There’s nothing quite like the comforting aroma of freshly baked goods wafting through your home, especially on a cozy weekend morning. If you’re looking to treat yourself and your loved ones to a delightful breakfast or brunch, why not whip up a delicious Apple Streusel Coffee Cake? This delightful treat combines the flavors of tender apples, warm cinnamon, and buttery streusel for a delightful pairing that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
### Apple Streusel Coffee Cake
**Ingredients:**
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup sour cream
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
**For Streusel Topping:**
– 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
**Instructions:**
1. **Preheat and Prepare:** Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan. Set aside.
2. **Make the Streusel Topping:** In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon. Mix until crumbly. Set aside.
3. **Prepare the Batter:** In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream, mixing well after each addition.
4. **Combine Dry Ingredients:** In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
5. **Fold in the Apples:** Gently fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
6. **Assemble the Cake:** Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing it out into an even layer. Sprinkle half of the streusel topping over the batter.
7. **Repeat Layers:** Add the remaining batter on top of the streusel layer, smoothing it out. Finish by sprinkling the rest of the streusel topping over the top.
8. **Bake to Perfection:** Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. **Cool and Serve:** Allow the coffee cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy a warm slice with a cup of your favorite coffee or tea!
This Apple Streusel Coffee Cake is a delightful way to elevate your breakfast or brunch spread with its tender crumb, sweet apples, and irresistible streusel topping. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire. Give it a try and savor the cozy flavors of fall in every bite!
