Delicious and moist spiced apple coffee cake

Indulge in the warm flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and apples with this delicious spiced apple coffee cake. This moist and fluffy cake is perfect for breakfast or as a dessert. With a crumbly streusel topping and a sweet apple filling, this homemade coffee cake is sure to impress your family and friends. It's the ultimate comfort food for a cozy afternoon.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the sour cream and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Gently fold in the diced apples.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
8. To make the streusel topping, combine 1/2 cup of flour, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in 1/4 cup of cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the batter.
9. Bake the coffee cake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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