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Cream Cheese Apple Coffee Cake Recipe

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This Cream Cheese Apple Coffee Cake offers a delightful combination of moist, tender cake loaded with fresh chopped apples, a rich and creamy cream cheese layer, and a crunchy cinnamon streusel topping. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat, this cake combines warm spices and a balance of sweet and tangy flavors for a comforting homemade dessert.

Ingredients

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Cake Base

  • 1 ½ cups chopped apples
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (1 stick or 113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Cream Cheese Layer

  • 8 ounces (226 grams) softened cream cheese
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Streusel Topping

  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly grease an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) square baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated white sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the large egg, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and well combined.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt to ensure even distribution.
  5. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients with Apples: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until combined. Carefully fold in the chopped apples to distribute evenly throughout the batter.
  6. Transfer Batter to Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly with a spatula for a smooth surface.
  7. Prepare Cream Cheese Layer: In a separate bowl, whip the softened cream cheese with white sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and silky.
  8. Spread Cream Cheese Layer: Carefully spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cake batter in the baking pan.
  9. Make Streusel Topping: In a medium bowl, combine the white sugar, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
  10. Cut in Butter for Streusel: Cut the cold unsalted butter into the dry ingredients with a pastry cutter or fingertips until the mixture forms coarse, pea-sized crumbs.
  11. Top with Streusel: Generously sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the cream cheese layer.
  12. Bake the Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the streusel is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
  13. Cool: Remove from the oven and let the cake cool completely in the pan, about 1 hour, before slicing.
  14. Storage: Store any remaining cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Notes

  • Make sure cream cheese is softened for easier mixing and a smooth layer.
  • Don’t overmix the batter to keep the cake tender.
  • Use granny smith or your preferred crisp apple for best texture.
  • The cake is best served at room temperature or slightly chilled.
  • You can substitute butter with margarine for a dairy-free alternative, but results may vary.
  • Freshly ground cinnamon enhances flavor compared to pre-ground cinnamon.

Keywords: cream cheese coffee cake, apple coffee cake, streusel coffee cake, cinnamon coffee cake, breakfast cake

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