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The Best Caramel Apple Coffee Cake Recipe

The Best Indulgent Caramel Apple Coffee Cake Recipe Ever

The Best Caramel Apple Coffee Cake is a must-try autumn dessert combining spiced apples and caramel.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Whimsical Brunch Creations
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Butter Or margarine for vegan option.
  • 2 large Eggs Or flaxseed mixture for vegan twist.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free blend.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar can replace it.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Ensure freshness for best results.
  • 2 cups Honey Crisp Apples Can substitute with Fuji or Gala.
  • 1 cup Milk (1%) Almond milk is a suitable substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Regular salt can be used.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Chopped Walnuts Pecans can be substituted or omitted.
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Pie Spice Blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
  • 1 cup Caramel Sauce Homemade or store-bought works well.

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • 9x13 Pan or Loaf Pans

Method
 

How to Make Caramel Apple Coffee Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare your pans.
  2. In a stand mixer, combine melted butter, eggs, flour, sugar, vanilla, baking powder, milk, and salt.
  3. Fold in chopped walnuts and diced apples.
  4. Pour the batter into prepared pans.
  5. Arrange apple slices on top before adding streusel.
  6. Mix streusel ingredients until crumbly and sprinkle on top.
  7. Bake for 30-40 minutes, checking for doneness.
  8. Allow to cool slightly and drizzle caramel on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For an indulgent treat, serve warm with vanilla ice cream and extra caramel.

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