It is approaching the end of apple season and I like to savor a few apple recipes while there are still some fresh apples about from local farms. I hope you enjoy this cinnamon apple coffee cake recipe as much as my family does. I like to make it in the evening and enjoy a slice of fresh apple coffee cake made from scratch on busy school mornings and as an afternoon snack!
Apples begin coming into season in August may last through October and sometimes even into November. Using fruit and vegetables that are in season in your area is a great green choice because it cuts down on transportation and green house gas emissions. Local seasonal produce has the added benefits of being fresher and tastier too. Take advantage of the apple season and enjoy the flavors of fall as you sip hot apple cider and much on this delicious cinnamon apple coffee cake.
Recipe For Cinnamon Apple Coffee Cake with Streusel Topping
There’s nothing cozier than a slice of apple cinnamon coffee cake paired with a hot cup of coffee on a crisp morning. This comforting treat is a must-bake for anyone who loves warm spices, tender crumb, and the irresistible crunch of a buttery crumb topping. Unlike many coffee cake recipes, this one gets extra moisture and richness from apple sauce, making each bite soft and flavorful. With just a few tools—a medium bowl, an electric mixer, and a bundt pan (or springform pan)—you can easily whip up this fall-inspired delight. Serve the cooled cake as a sweet breakfast, a midday pick-me-up, or a satisfying dessert. Choosing as many organic ingredients as possible is a great way to go green and a healthy choice.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 40-45 minutes
Yield: 1 coffee cake, serves about 12
Streusel Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons organic butter
- 2 tablespoons organic flour
- 5 tablespoons organic brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon organic oats, ground into small pieces (use a food processor or coffee grinder)
- 2 tablespoon organic walnuts, ground into small pieces (use a food processor or coffee grinder)
Apple Coffee Cake Ingredients:
- 1 cup organic coconut oil or butter
- 1 cup organic granulated sugar
- 3 teaspoons organic vanilla extract
- 2 organic eggs
- 1 cup of organic apple sauce
- 2 cups organic all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons of organic cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves (optional)
- 1/3 cup of white chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 cup cored, peeled, diced apples (I suggest granny smith apples or honeycrisp apples but any apple slices will do!)
How To Make Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake
Preheat oven to 350°F degrees.
In a small bowl, combine all streusel ingredients and mix well. Set aside.
In a large bowl, add coconut oil (or butter), and sugar and mix until smooth. Then add vanilla and apple sauce, then mix well. Next, whisk two eggs and add to the other wet ingredients in the large bowl, mixing all ingredients until combined.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the dry ingredients- flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and desired spices. You can either stir them or run the mixture through a sifter. Once mixed, combine and beat well. Set aside.
Next, grease a Bundt cake pan.
Sprinkle the streusel mixture across the bottom of the Bundt pan, spreading it out enough to fill the bottom of the small ring. Pour the cake batter into your baking pan on top of the mixture. Then, sprinkle on the white chocolate chips and the diced apples onto the coffee cake batter, pressing down with a spatula so they don’t poke out.
Bake in oven for 40-45 minutes. After 40 minutes, check to see if the top of the cake is browning. You can also insert a toothpick into the cake to see if the toothpick comes out clean (free of coffee cake mixture) indicating the cake is done cooking. Set aside and let cool.
Once cooled, flip the Bundt pan over onto a plate so that the streusel topping is now facing upward, making the top of the cake. Slice into pieces and enjoy! By the way, this is delicious served with a caramel creme brulee latte.
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Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake
Ingredients
- Streusel Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons organic butter
- 2 tablespoons organic flour
- 5 tablespoons organic brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon organic oats, ground (use a food processor or coffee grinder)
- 2 tablespoon organic walnuts, ground (use a food processor or coffee grinder)
- Coffee Cake Ingredients:
- 1 cup organic coconut oil or butter
- 1 cup organic granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon organic vanilla extract
- 1 cup of organic apple sauce
- 2 organic eggs
- 2 cups organic all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons of organic cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves (optional)
- 1/3 cup of white chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 cup cored, peeled, diced apples
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F degrees.
- In a small bowl, combine all streusel ingredients and mix well. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, add coconut oil (or butter), and sugar and mix until smooth. Then add vanilla and apple sauce, then mix well. Next, whisk two eggs and add to the large bowl, mixing all ingredients until combined.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and desired
- spices.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until well mixed.
- Grease a bundt cake pan.
- Sprinkle the streusel mixture across the bottom of the bundt pan, spreading it out evenly.
- Pour the coffee cake batter into your baking pan on top of the streusel mixture.
- Then, sprinkle the white chocolate chips and the diced apples onto the coffee cake batter, pressing down with a spatula so they don’t poke out.
- Bake in oven for 40-45 minutes. After 40 minutes, check to see if the top of the cake is browning. You can also insert a toothpick into the cake to see if the toothpick comes out clean (free of coffee cake mixture) indicating the cake is done cooking. Set aside and let cool.
- Once cooled, flip the Bundt pan over onto a plate so that the streusel topping is now facing upward, making the top of the cake.
- Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake
Serves: 12
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Amount Per Serving: 1 slice
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| Calories | 401.87 kcal | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 23.49 g | 35.4% | |
| Saturated Fat 18.23 g | 90% | |
| Trans Fat 0.08 g | ||
| Cholesterol 32.74 mg | 10.7% | |
| Sodium 256.57 mg | 10.7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 45.79 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber 1.58 g | 4% | |
| Sugars 26.21 g | ||
| Protein 4.04 g | ||
| Vitamin A 3.18 % | Vitamin C 5.32 % | |
| Calcium 11.38 % | Iron 8.46 % | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Conclusion
This apple cinnamon coffee cake, baked to golden perfection in a bundt pan and finished with a generous streusel topping, is a true crowd-pleaser. The bundt shape adds a beautiful, rustic touch while ensuring even baking and a tender crumb throughout. Each slice bursts with warm cinnamon spice, soft apple bits, and the sweet crunch of the streusel, making it perfect for brunch tables, holiday gatherings, or a simple treat alongside your favorite hot cup of coffee. Whether enjoyed warm or as a cooled cake the next day, this cozy classic never disappoints. Do you think you will try making this cinnamon apple coffee cake recipe? What are your favorite seasonal fall recipes?
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