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Apple Cider Coffee Cake

Moist Apple Cider Coffee Cake for Cozy Fall Mornings

A delightful Apple Cider Coffee Cake, perfect for cozy fall mornings with warm cinnamon and fresh apples.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Batter
  • 32 fluid ounces Apple Cider Use unfiltered cider for the best taste.
  • ½ cup Full-Fat Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be used as a substitute.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Margarine can work, but butter gives the best flavor.
  • ½ cup Granulated White Sugar
  • ½ cup Dark Brown Sugar Adds a hint of molasses flavor.
  • 1 Large Egg Substitute with chia or flaxseed egg for an egg-free option.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • ½ teaspoon Diamond-Crystal Kosher Salt Use less if using other salt types.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Swap with gluten-free flour for a GF option.
  • 1-2 medium-sized Sliced Apples Use firm, sweet varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
For the Streusel Topping
  • ¾ cup Flour Forms the base of the streusel.
  • ¾ cup Dark Brown Sugar Adds sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • ½ cup Melted Butter Watch for freshness in your butter!
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Reduced Apple Cider Drizzle for added apple flavor.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • 8×8-inch baking pan
  • electric mixer
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Apple Cider Coffee Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan with butter or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium saucepan, bring 32 fluid ounces of apple cider to a boil and reduce to about 2 cups, about 20 minutes. Cool slightly after removing from heat.
  3. In a clean saucepan, simmer 1 cup of remaining apple cider until syrupy, about 10-15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  4. In a medium bowl, mix ¾ cup flour, ¾ cup dark brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Add ½ cup melted butter and mix until clumpy. Refrigerate.
  5. Slice 1-2 medium apples thinly. Toss with a tablespoon of flour and a few drizzles of cider glaze.
  6. Cream ½ cup unsalted butter, ½ cup granulated sugar, and ½ cup dark brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  7. Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Alternate adding 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt with the cooled apple cider mixture.
  8. Fold in the prepared apple slices gently.
  9. Spread batter in the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top. Sprinkle the chilled streusel topping over the batter.
  10. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Watch for a golden-brown top.
  11. Drizzle cooled apple cider glaze over the warm cake. Cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure apple cider is well-reduced for better flavor. Room temperature ingredients create a smoother batter. Avoid over-mixing to maintain fluffiness.

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