A moist and decadent coffee cake filled with an apple filling! This Easy Cinnamon Apple Coffee Cake is filled with warm flavors, and perfect for the cold weather. Topped with a cinnamon crumble topping, this cake is sure to please!

Warm & DELICIOUS!

With all of this Fall weather, you’re going to need something warm and delicious! What better to eat than a warm dessert. With the last few weeks being apple season, I knew that I had to make an apple dessert! With so many varieties, the recipes are endless!

But, my Easy Cinnamon Apple Coffee Cake wins every time! It is literally a warm taste of heaven! The cake is moist and fluffy and filled with a simple apple filling that is mouthwatering. Oh, and don’t get me started on the crumble topping. I couldn’t get enough of this cake and you won’t be able to either!

Cake tips & tricks

Here a just a few baking tips and tricks that will make your cake even better!

• Keep all of the ingredients at room temperature. This will create a moist, fluffy, and consistent cake. Plus, all of the ingredients will mix together better when the temperature is the same.

• Do not overbeat or overmix the batter. The less air that you have in the batter, the better. Overmixing will make the cake less moist and fluffy. You also run the risk of having lots of holes in the cake due to overmixing.

• GET QUALITY INGREDIENTS. Cooking is one thing, but baking is another. You can get away with a lot more when you cook. Baking requires a lot more attention to detail.

• SET A TIMER! You do not want to overbake the cake. The longer they stay in the oven, the longer the sugars have to cook. You do not want a bitter cake. You want a nice golden to brown color, nothing more.

Cinnamon Apple Coffee Cake Ingredients

The ingredients are pretty simple in this recipe; but, let’s still walk through them to understand them! You can find pretty much all of these ingredients at your local grocery store. Most of them are used repeatedly throughout the recipe which makes it even easier!

• Apples: I highly recommend using a good baking apple for this recipe such as Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Jonagold, or Gala. They will hold their shape pretty well while giving great apple flavor!

• Lemon Juice: To keep the apples from browning and help balance some of the sweetness in the filling, I added some lemon juice. Fresh or bottled will work. 

• Brown Sugar & Granulated Sugar: I used both brown and granulated white sugar to cream with the butter. The brown sugar added that extra molasses flavor that worked great with this warm cake. 

• All-Purpose Flour: I decided to use all-purpose flour for this recipe. It will act as one of the binders for the batter. Make sure that the flour is fully sifted with the rest of the dry ingredients. It will create a lighter and fluffier cake. 

• Butter: The butter needs to be softened whenever you are making cakes. This helps it to fully cream with the sugar. The air that is added from the electric mixer makes the butter and sugar very fluffy. I decided to use salted butter, but unsalted butter will work just fine. 

• Salt: A dash is always necessary for cakes. It is great at balancing the flavors in the cakes and you can’t taste it at all. Just make sure you do not go overboard with it. Trust me, you’ll be able to taste it!

• Baking Powder and Baking Soda: The baking powder and baking soda act as the leaveners for the recipe. Without it, the cake will not rise. You only need 1 tsp of each for this recipe.

• Eggs: The eggs act as the second binder in the cake. Make sure that the eggs and the rest of the ingredients are at room temperature. This will assist in even baking.

• Sour Cream: The sour cream acts as one of the liquid components for the recipe. Sour Cream has a high-fat content which will make the cake moister and richer in the end.

• Cinnamon: Cinnamon is the main spice in this cake recipe. It adds so much warmth to this cake without overpowering it making it perfect for the Fall!

• Confectioner’s Sugar: Confectioners or powdered sugar are used in most glazes for and frostings. Since it is so fine, it is perfect for making smooth glazes and fluffy frostings. I used about 1 cup for this recipe.

• Half & Half or Milk: To make the glaze, I added a small amount of half & half to the confectioner’s sugar and pure vanilla extract. Milk will also work. The more liquid you add the looser the glaze will be. 

• Pure Vanilla Extract: The vanilla adds some extra flavor to the cake and the glaze. A little goes a long way! I only used about a tablespoon. Make sure to use a quality vanilla extract as well. You will definitely be able to taste the difference in quality.

How to make Cinnamon Apple Coffee Cake:

This cake has become one of my favorites and not just for the fall. It takes no time to make and can be made in advance. The steps are easy enough for anyone to follow. All you need are the ingredients and tools!

The full written recipe is below, but here’s an overview.

• STEP 1: Always Preheat the Oven & Prep the Baking Dish First. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease or line a 9" x 13" baking dish or pan with baking spray or parchment paper and set aside. 

• STEP 2: Make the Filling & Crumble Topping. Toss the chopped apples in brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Place the bowl to the side for later use. For the crumble topping: Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl and set aside. 

• STEP 3: Sift the Dry Ingredients. Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt for the cake in another bowl. Set aside. 

• STEP 4: Cream the Butter & Sugars. In another bowl using a standing or hand mixer cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined and fluffy (about 3 - 5 minutes). 

• STEP 5: Add the Liquid Ingredients. Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Use a rubber spatula to wipe down the bowl if needed. Add the sour cream and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and smooth. 

• STEP 6: Add the Dry Ingredients & The Filling. Begin mixing in the dry ingredients in increments (about 3 to 4 increments). When the dry ingredients are fully combined, pour about half of the batter into your prepared baking dish, using a rubber spatula to spread evenly, all the way to the edges of the pan.

• STEP 7: Add the Filling. Add the apple filling and spread it evenly. If desired, swirl the filling into the batter with a toothpick. Add the remaining batter on top and spread evenly. 

• STEP 8: Top with the Crumble Topping & Bake. Evenly spread the crumble topping on top of the batter. Bake the cake for 45 - 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

• STEP 8: Allow the Cake to Cool. Slice, Serve, and Enjoy! Remove the cake from the oven. Allow the cake to fully cool before removing it from the pan. While the cake is cooling, combine the ingredients for the glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the cake and cut it into 12 slices. Serve and enjoy!

Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

Yes! You can definitely make this dessert ahead of time! It’s the perfect type of cake for any time of day especially breakfast and brunch!

I suggest making it the night before. Allow the cake to cool completely and then refrigerate it. Cut it into slices the next day and warm slightly in a toaster oven. You can also prep all of the ingredients separately and combine them on the day you’re ready to bake.

I’d love to hear your feedback about this Easy Cinnamon Apple Coffee Cake! Leave me a message in the comments section below. Remember to share and enjoy! Follow Be Greedy Eats on Pinterest and Instagram as well!

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