Autumn Harvest Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake 🍎🍂☕

Apple Coffee Cake Recipe 🍏☕🍰

Overview:

This delightful Apple Coffee Cake recipe has been a cherished family favorite for over two decades, passed down from my beloved aunt. Bursting with the flavors of autumn, it’s a moist and tender treat that perfectly complements a cozy evening by the fire or a leisurely weekend brunch. With the abundance of fresh apples in the fall season, this coffee cake is a delightful way to celebrate the harvest.

• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour and 35 minutes
• Servings: 12

Ingredients:

• 6 apples
• 5 tablespoons sugar
• 5 teaspoons cinnamon
• 3 cups flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Apple Mixture:

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   • Peel, core, and slice the apples.
   • In a bowl, combine the sliced apples with 5 tablespoons of sugar and 5 teaspoons of cinnamon. Set aside.

2. Prepare the Cake Batter:

   • In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
   • Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
   • Pour in the vegetable oil, eggs, orange juice, and vanilla extract.

3. Assemble the Cake:

   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
   • Grease a 9-inch tube or bundt pan.
   • Spoon 1/3 of the cake batter into the prepared pan.
   • Arrange half of the apple mixture in a ring on top of the batter, ensuring there is no direct contact with the sides of the pan. Drain any excess moisture from the apples.
   • Add another layer of 1/3 of the batter.
   • Place the remaining apple mixture in a ring on top of the batter.

4. Bake the Cake:

   • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes. If the top begins to over-brown, cover it with foil to prevent burning.

5. Cool and Serve:

   • Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for a few minutes.
   • Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 492.6
• Total Fat: 20.3g
• Saturated Fat: 2.9g
• Cholesterol: 70.5mg
• Sodium: 309.6mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 73.8g
• Dietary Fiber: 3g
• Sugars: 46.5g
• Protein: 5.6g

Tips and Tricks:

• Use a variety of apples for a more complex flavor profile in your cake.
• Be sure to drain excess moisture from the apple mixture to prevent the cake from becoming soggy.
• If you prefer a less sweet cake, you can reduce the amount of sugar in the apple mixture or the batter.
• Serve slices of this Apple Coffee Cake warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.

Enjoy your delicious Apple Coffee Cake! 🍎☕🍰