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Apple Coffee Cake

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 350
A deliciously moist coffee cake with fresh apple pieces and a crunchy walnut topping, perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) instant yeast (Red Star Platinum)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup coconut or almond milk (warmed)
  • 1/3 cup water (warmed)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 teaspoon buttery sweet dough emulsion or vanilla extract
  • 1 egg egg

Apple Filling

  • 1 apple peeled and cut into 1/8-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup walnut pieces
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)

Instructions 

  • Butter two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt; add milk, water, butter, emulsion, egg, and apple. Beat until smooth.
  • Divide dough into pans; prepare crumb topping with flour, walnuts, spices, and melted butter. Sprinkle over cakes.
  • Let rise until doubled, about 20-45 minutes.
  • Bake at 350ºF (175ºC) for 30 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

Ensure the dough is very wet for a tender crumb.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple, Coffee Cake