why make this recipe
This cake is easy and fast. It uses simple ingredients you likely have. It makes a warm, homey dessert or a sweet breakfast treat. The apples and pecans give good texture and flavor.
introduction
Super Easy Apple Crisp Coffee Cake is a soft cake with apple pieces and a nutty top. It bakes in one pan and is great served warm. You can make it for family mornings, potlucks, or a simple dessert.
how to make Super Easy Apple Crisp Coffee Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- Peel and slice the Granny Smith apples and set them aside.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and apple cider until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mix to the wet mix and stir until just combined.
- Fold in sour cream, diced butter, and diced apples until evenly mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- In a small bowl, mix pecans with a little brown sugar and sprinkle over the top.
- Bake 40–50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool, slice, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Ingredients :
- 2 Granny Smith apples, medium, peeled and sliced
- 3 Eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp Baking powder
- 1/2 tsp Baking soda
- 1 1/3 cup Brown sugar, light packed
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 2 3/4 cups Flour
- 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
- 3/4 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Pecans, chopped
- 2 tbsp Apple cider
- 1 1/8 cup Butter, unsalted, diced or softened
- 1 cup Sour cream
Directions :
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking pan.
- Peel and slice apples; set aside.
- Whisk eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla, and apple cider until smooth.
- Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in another bowl.
- Add dry mix to wet mix slowly, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in sour cream, butter, and apples.
- Pour batter into the pan. Mix pecans with a bit of brown sugar and sprinkle on top.
- Bake 40–50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool, slice, and serve warm or at room temperature. Add vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if you like.
how to serve Super Easy Apple Crisp Coffee Cake
Serve warm for best flavor. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a spoon of whipped cream to make it sweeter. You can also serve with a cup of coffee or tea for breakfast or snack.
how to store Super Easy Apple Crisp Coffee Cake
- Room temperature: cover and keep 1–2 days.
- Refrigerator: store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: wrap slices well and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge or at room temperature and warm before serving.
tips to make Super Easy Apple Crisp Coffee Cake
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith so the cake is not too sweet.
- Don’t overmix the batter; keep it light.
- Dice butter small if you use softened butter so it blends better.
- Check with a toothpick near the center for doneness.
- If the top browns too fast, cover loosely with foil for the last 10–15 minutes.
variation (if any)
- Add 1 cup rolled oats to the pecan topping for more crunch.
- Stir in 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries with the apples.
- Swap pecans for walnuts or leave nuts out for a nut-free cake.
- Add a simple glaze of powdered sugar and milk once cooled.
FAQs
Q: Can I use other apples?
A: Yes. Use firm apples like Fuji or Honeycrisp. They hold shape well.
Q: Can I make this without nuts?
A: Yes. Skip the pecans or replace with oats or extra brown sugar for the topping.
Q: How do I know when it is done?
A: A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Q: Can I make this ahead for a party?
A: Yes. Bake the cake a day ahead, store in the fridge, and warm slightly before serving.
Q: Can I freeze the whole cake?
A: You can freeze slices or the whole cake wrapped tightly. Thaw in the fridge or at room temperature.
Conclusion
This Super Easy Apple Crisp Coffee Cake is simple to make and fits many occasions. For another apple coffee cake idea, see the Apple Crumble Coffee Cake Recipe – Allrecipes. For a larger crumb-topped version and more tips, check the big apple crumb cake – smitten kitchen.
Super Easy Apple Crisp Coffee Cake
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- Peel and slice the Granny Smith apples and set them aside.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and apple cider until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mix to the wet mix and stir until just combined.
- Fold in sour cream, diced butter, and diced apples until evenly mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- In a small bowl, mix pecans with a little brown sugar and sprinkle over the top.
- Bake for 40–50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool, slice, and serve warm or at room temperature.
