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Apple Coffee Cake with Crumb Topping and Maple Glaze Recipe

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This Apple Coffee Cake with Crumb Topping is a moist, flavorful treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. Featuring diced Granny Smith apples folded into a spiced cake batter, it’s topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel and finished with a sweet maple glaze. The combination of tart apples, warm cinnamon, and the crunchy crumb topping makes it an irresistible classic cake to enjoy with your coffee or tea.

Ingredients

Cake Batter

  • ½ cup canola oil
  • 1 ¼ cup brown sugar (lightly packed)
  • 1 cup plain 0% Greek yogurt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour, or a mix)
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 Granny Smith apples (peeled and diced)

Crumb Topping (Streusel)

  • ½ cup melted butter
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup brown sugar (lightly packed)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Glaze

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the canola oil and brown sugar until combined. Add the Greek yogurt, eggs, and vanilla extract, then whisk again until the batter is smooth.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined. Gradually add the flour and stir just until moistened. Carefully fold in the peeled and diced Granny Smith apples.
  4. Prepare Crumb Topping: In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon until crumbly dough forms. For larger clusters in your streusel, avoid over-mixing.
  5. Assemble and Bake: Spread the cake batter evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the batter. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil for the remainder of baking.
  6. Make the Glaze: While the cake is cooling, combine powdered sugar, maple syrup, and melted butter in a small bowl. Add a small amount of milk if needed to reach your desired glazing consistency. Drizzle this glaze over the cooled cake before serving.
  7. Storage: Store the cake at room temperature for up to 24 hours, refrigerate for up to 5 days, or freeze up to 3 months for longer storage.

Notes

  • For large, crunchy streusel clusters, mix the crumb topping ingredients gently and avoid overworking the dough.
  • If the top of the cake browns too quickly, covering with foil helps prevent burning while the inside continues to bake.
  • You can substitute all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour or a mix to add extra fiber and nutrition.
  • Serving this cake slightly warm enhances the flavor of the apples and glaze.
  • Use a springform pan for easy removal of the delicate cake without damaging the crumb topping.

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