A moist and dense apple coffee cake with a brown sugar crumble topping. Made with tart apples and walnuts, the sour cream addition provides a flavorful addition. Made in a 9×13 inch baking pan, this easy breakfast recipe is the perfect complement to a hot cup of coffee!
If you like coffee cake recipes, you’ll also enjoy a this coffee cake with cream cheese filling, an apple pie filling coffee cake or even sour cream coffee cake.
Made with traditional ingredients like sour cream, this recipe is SO GOOD. I had to stop myself from eating the entire pan. Seriously. And while this recipe didn’t rise to the height I thought it would, the moist apples combined with the walnuts meant I didn’t care.
How to Make Apple Coffee Cake
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar. Add 2 eggs and vanilla and beat well.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to the creamed mixture along with the sour cream. Fold in 2 cups of finely chopped apples and 1/2 cup of walnuts. Spread in a 9×13 in pan.
- To make the topping, combine brown sugar, cinnamon and butter. Sprinkle over the batter.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350˚F for 35-40 minutes.
You guys. This coffee cake is moist, dense and absolutely delicious. I dare you to eat just one slice. Enjoy!
Tips and FAQ
Because of the sweetness of the batter, I highly recommend using a tart apple like Jonagold or granny smith.
Yes! I personally love nuts in my baked goods, but this coffee cake is equally as delicious nut-less.
When you insert a toothpick in the middle and it comes out clean, you know your coffee cake is done!
Store any leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
More Breakfast Recipes
- Breakfast Casserole Recipe – hearty breakfast recipe
- Breakfast Burrito Recipe – great make ahead recipe for busy mornings!
- Sticky Buns Recipe – another sweet breakfast idea!
Apple Coffee Cake
Ingredients
Coffee Cake Batter
- 1/2 Cup shortening
- 1 Cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs well beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 Cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 Cup sour cream
- 2 Cups apples finely chopped
- 1/2 Cup walnuts chopped
Crumble Topping
- 1/2 Cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoons butter cold
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚ F and butter a 9×13 inch pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Add 2 well beaten eggs and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking powder and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet batter along with the sour cream. Mix until well incorporated. Fold in the chopped apples and walnuts. Spread in a greased 9×13 pan.
- To make the crumble topping: In a small bowl, cut in butter to the cinnamon and brown sugar. Sprinkle over the prepared batter in the 9×13 inch pan.
- Bake at 350˚F for 35-40 or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Serve warm.
Comments & Reviews
Want to make the Apple Coffee Cake but I used up the sour cream. Is there something I can replace it with?