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Apple Butter Coffee Cake Recipe 🍏☕🍰
Introduction:
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of a delightful home-style coffee cake with a twist of apple goodness! This Apple Butter Coffee Cake, inspired by a recipe from Better Homes and Gardens magazine, is a perfect addition to your breakfast or brunch spread. With the convenience of a purchased muffin mix and the wholesome flavors of apple butter, this cake is easy to whip up and guaranteed to please. Serve it warm for the ultimate cozy experience!
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: One 8x8x2-inch cake
Ingredients:
- 1 cup wheat germ
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup apple butter
- 1/3 cup milk
- 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or apple pie spice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup wheat germ (for topping)
- 1/4 cup apple butter (for topping)
- Powdered sugar (for serving)
- Additional apple butter (for serving, if desired)
Instructions:
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Prepare the Batter:
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Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together the egg, 1/2 cup of apple butter, milk, and your choice of pumpkin pie spice or apple pie spice.
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Combine Batter:
- Add the wet ingredients mixture into the bowl with the muffin mix and wheat germ, stirring until just combined.
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Prepare the Pan:
- Grease an 8x8x2-inch baking pan.
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Create Topping:
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, the remaining 1/4 cup of wheat germ, and 1/4 cup of apple butter to create the topping.
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Add Topping to Batter:
- Spoon the topping mixture in small mounds on top of the batter in the pan.
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Marble the Topping:
- Use a knife to gently marble the topping mixture through the batter.
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Bake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the coffee cake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
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Serve:
- Once baked, allow the cake to cool slightly.
- To serve, sift powdered sugar over each serving.
- Optionally, serve with additional apple butter on the side for extra indulgence.
- Enjoy your Apple Butter Coffee Cake warm for the best experience!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1917.4
- Fat: 43.1g
- Saturated Fat: 11.9g
- Cholesterol: 227.7mg
- Sodium: 2847.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 346.3g
- Fiber: 26.6g
- Sugar: 177.1g
- Protein: 40g
Keywords:
Breakfast, Grains, Apple, Fruit, Healthy, Less than 60 Minutes, Oven, Easy
Recipe Notes:
- This recipe is adapted from Better Homes and Gardens magazine, ensuring a tried-and-tested delicious outcome.
- Feel free to customize the spices according to your preference or what you have on hand.
- For an extra-special touch, serve the coffee cake with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days or refrigerated for longer freshness. Simply reheat before serving for that freshly baked taste.