Delicious Apple Spice Coffee Cake Recipe

This apple spice coffee cake is a delightful combination of warm spices, tender apples, and a sweet crumb topping. It's perfect for serving at brunch or as a dessert with a cup of coffee or tea. The aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg, and apples baking in the oven will fill your kitchen with cozy comfort.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 cups peeled and diced apples
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
• For the crumb topping:
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
5. Mix in half of the flour mixture, followed by the sour cream, then the remaining flour mixture.
6. Fold in diced apples and nuts, if using.
7. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
8. To make the crumb topping, mix together flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon with a fork until crumbly.
9. Sprinkle the crumb topping over the batter in the pan.
10. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
11. Let the coffee cake cool before serving. Enjoy!

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