Apple Butter Coffee Cake
Apple Butter Coffee Cake is a moist, flavorful dessert combining the richness of apple butter with a tender, cinnamon-spiced cake base. Topped with a crumbly streusel and drizzled with glaze, it offers a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Ideal for breakfast or dessert, it’s a cozy treat.
Equipment
- 9×13 inch baking pan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife and cutting board (for dicing apples)
- Cooling rack (optional)
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 large apples cored and diced
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups apple butter
For the Streusel Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup butter softened
Instructions
- Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. Set aside.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add in the apple butter and mix until well combined.
- Combine Dry & Wet Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Gently fold in the diced apples.
- Make Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter. Use a fork or your fingers to mix until crumbly.
- Assemble the Cake: Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the cake batter.
- Bake the Cake: Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool & Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
❖ Apple Butter: The star ingredient of this Apple Butter Coffee Cake , apple butter, provides a rich, spiced flavor that perfectly complements the sweetness of the cake. You can use store-bought apple butter, but homemade apple butter adds an extra layer of depth to the recipe.
❖ Variation: You can mix in chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans to the streusel topping for an added crunch, or even stir in some chopped apples into the batter for extra fruit flavor!
❖ Make ahead: You can prepare the cake ahead of time, as it stores well in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can also freeze it for longer storage.