Apple Streusel Coffee Cake Recipe ๐โ๐ฐ
Overview:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of a homemade Apple Streusel Coffee Cake, a delightful twist on the classic Blueberry Coffee Cake from the Penzey catalog. This recipe offers a perfect harmony of sweet apples, aromatic cinnamon, and crunchy pecans, all nestled within a tender, moist cake base. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a comforting treat any time of the day!
- Preparation Time: 40 minutes
- Cooking Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour and 40 minutes
- Servings: 12
Ingredients:
| For the Cake Batter: | |
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| 3/4 cup butter | (unsalted, softened) |
| 1 cup sugar | |
| 3 eggs | |
| 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese | |
| 2 tsp vanilla extract | |
| 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour | |
| 1 1/2 tsp baking soda | |
| 1 1/2 tsp baking powder | |
| 1 tsp salt |
| For the Streusel: | |
|---|---|
| 3/4 cup brown sugar | (packed) |
| 3/4 cup pecans | (chopped) |
| 1 tsp ground cinnamon | |
| 2 medium apples | (peeled, cored, and diced) |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Cake Batter:
- In a bowl, mix together the dry ingredients for the cake batter (flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt). Set aside.
- Using a mixer, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Alternate adding the vanilla extract and low-fat cottage cheese with the flour mixture, mixing well until fully incorporated.
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Prepare the Streusel:
- In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, chopped pecans, and ground cinnamon. Set aside 1/2 cup of this streusel mixture for later use.
- To the remaining streusel mixture, add the diced apples and mix until evenly distributed.
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Assemble the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC) and grease a bundt pan generously.
- Spread 1/3 of the prepared cake batter into the bottom of the greased bundt pan.
- Follow with half of the apple-streusel mixture, spreading it evenly over the batter.
- Add another layer of 1/3 of the cake batter, then the remaining half of the apple-streusel mixture, and finally, the remaining 1/3 of the cake batter.
- Sprinkle the reserved 1/2 cup of streusel evenly over the top of the cake batter.
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Bake the Cake:
- Place the bundt pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- After cooling, carefully invert the bundt pan to release the cake onto a serving plate.
- Once completely cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
- Slice and serve this delectable Apple Streusel Coffee Cake alongside your favorite hot beverage for a truly delightful experience!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 433.8
- Fat Content: 18.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 8.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 80.8mg
- Sodium Content: 644.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 57.7g
- Fiber Content: 2g
- Sugar Content: 34g
- Protein Content: 9.8g
Tips and Variations:
- For added texture and flavor, consider incorporating diced nuts such as walnuts or almonds into the streusel mixture.
- Experiment with different varieties of apples to find the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness for your taste preferences.
- Serve slices of this delightful coffee cake slightly warmed with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent dessert option.
Embrace the warmth and aroma of freshly baked goods with this irresistible Apple Streusel Coffee Cake, perfect for sharing with loved ones or savoring as a special treat any day of the week! ๐โจ
