Apple Streusel Coffee Cake
Streusel is a German word meaning 'something scattered or sprinkled'. It is a crumbly topping made from a mixture of flour, butter, and sugar, often used to add texture and flavor to baked goods like coffee cakes.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Ingredients
- 2 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, cold
- 1 Egg
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Apples, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup Chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Spread half of the batter into the prepared cake pan. Top with diced apples.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped walnuts. Sprinkle half of the streusel mixture over the apples. Repeat the layers with the remaining batter, apples, and streusel.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve the Apple Streusel Coffee Cake as a delicious breakfast or dessert option.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 44g15%
- Sugars 26g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.