Okay, friends, let’s talk apples! Seriously, is there anything better than the smell of cinnamon and apples baking in the oven? It just feels like fall, you know? ✨ It automatically transports me back to my teaching days – which, wow, has it really been eight years since I left the classroom? Sometimes I really miss it! I love popping into my kids’ school to volunteer, and yesterday was one of those days.
My first grader was SO excited to see me, and one little guy immediately asked if my hair was red when I was born! (I told him it was L’Oreal, naturally. 😂) Another announced he used to dye his hair too… when he was three! Honestly, the things kids say! It reminded me of all the fun “Apple Days” we used to have.
We’d slice up green apples, red apples, yellow apples… even those slightly pinkish ones! And the kids would be completely silent, completely awe-struck as they tasted each variety. (Why they don’t act that way at home, I’ll never understand! 🤷♀️) It was pure magic. And it got me thinking… I needed to bring that Apple Day feeling home. And what better way than with a ridiculously delicious, and thankfully, an easy apple coffee cake recipe?
I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect fall baking recipe that doesn’t require a ton of effort, because let’s be real, who has time for complicated recipes when life is already busy? I wanted something that felt comforting, homey, and, most importantly, tasted amazing. And this easy apple coffee cake recipe is it. Seriously.
Now, I’m a bit of a perfectionist (don’t tell anyone!), and I was initially hesitant to call this a “one-bowl” cake. Because, technically, the streusel topping needs its own bowl. But after much deliberation (and overthinking, let’s be honest!), I decided it totally qualifies. The cake part itself? One bowl. No separating wet and dry ingredients, no fuss. Just dump everything in, mix, and you’re golden. That alone deserves a one-bowl title, right? And the streusel? It’s so easy, it’s practically therapeutic. You get to just… play with it like a kid with sand!
This easy apple coffee cake recipe is unbelievably moist, buttery, and packed with apple flavor. It’s the kind of cake that everyone craves in the fall, whether you’re 6 or 96. It’s perfect for a weekend brunch, a cozy afternoon treat, or even a little something special to bring to a potluck. I’ve been making this easy apple coffee cake recipe non-stop since I perfected it, and honestly, my family is not complaining!
I truly believe that cooking shouldn’t be intimidating. It should be fun! And that’s what I try to convey with everything I do here at Easy Recipes List. My motto is “Fun Cooking, Easier Life!” and this recipe embodies that perfectly. It’s proof that you don’t need to be a professional chef to create something truly delicious.
So, let’s get baking! Let’s celebrate Apple Day (or any day, really!) with this incredible cake.
PrintEasy Apple Coffee Cake
This easy apple coffee cake recipe is unbelievably moist, buttery, and packed with apple flavor. It’s the perfect fall treat!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast & Brunch
- Method: Bake, Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup whole plain Greek yogurt
½ cup salted butter, melted
¼ cup whole milk
2 large eggs
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla
¼ tsp table salt
3 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced small
½ cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
¼ cup granulated sugar (for streusel)
¼ cup packed brown sugar (for streusel)
¼ cup cold salted butter, cut into pieces (for streusel)
¼ cup chopped pecans (optional, for streusel)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), with rack on lower middle position. Butter a 13×9 inch baking pan.
- Make the Topping: Combine all topping ingredients except pecans in a large bowl. Use your fingers to work the mixture into the texture of wet sand. Work in the pecans. Cover and keep chilled.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large bowl if mixing by hand), combine all cake ingredients except apples. Using the paddle attachment (or a whisk), mix at medium speed, stopping to scrape down the sides a few times, just until the mixture is combined. Don’t overmix!
- Use a rubber spatula to gently fold in the diced apples. The batter will be thick.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few small, tender crumbs attached. Do not overbake! (If the topping browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil.)
- Let the cake cool completely before cutting into it.
- If desired, make the drizzle by combining powdered sugar and milk, whisking until smooth. Add more powdered sugar or milk as needed to reach your desired consistency. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
- Actual bake time may vary depending on your oven.
- For a layered coffee cake: Double the streusel ingredients. Spread half of the batter into the bottom of the baking pan, sprinkle with half the streusel, then evenly spoon the remaining batter on top and sprinkle with the remaining streusel. Bake as directed, but you may need to increase the bake time slightly.
- This cake keeps well when wrapped airtight at room temperature for 3-4 days. Leftovers can also be frozen in airtight containers for up to a month.
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
- Calories: 247 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 172 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 38 mg
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