A delicious cinnamon Apple Coffee Cake recipe with a surprise layer of cream cheese filling, and a simple streusel crumb topping. Serve the cake with a side of coffee for breakfast, brunch, or even dessert!
Looking for more apple recipes? Try this Apple Pie, Baked Apples, Apple Crisp, or the Best Apple Pancakes!
![A slice of Apple Coffee Cake on a white plate with the cake pan and a bowl of apples in the backround.](https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Apple-Coffee-Cake23-1-scaled.jpg)
What I love about this recipe:
Layers: It has three layers to love, including a moist homemade apple cake, cream cheese filling, and cinnamon streusel topping.
Cozy: bring the café feel to your home by servings this coffee cake alongside a cup of hot coffee or other warm beverage.
How to make Apple Coffee Cake:
Prepare Streusel Topping: Combine all the streusel topping ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
![A homemade streusel in a white bowl for the best Apple Coffee Cake recipe.](https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Apple-Coffee-Cake23-2-1200x800.jpg)
Make Cake Batter: In a large bowl beat together ¼ cup butter and ¾ cup brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg, sour cream, and vanilla then mix to combine.
Stir flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Add to the butter mixture and stir to combine.
Prepare apples and fold into the batter. (I peel my apples using a johnny apple peeler to peel and slice all at once) Pour batter into prepared baking dish then smooth into an even layer.
![Easy Apple Coffee Cake batter in a stainless steel mixing bowl.](https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Apple-Coffee-Cake23-3-1200x800.jpg)
Cream Cheese Filling: Use electric mixers to mix together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth then spread over the cake batter in the pan.
![An Apple Coffee Cake with a cream cheese filling spread on top before baking.](https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Apple-Coffee-Cake23-4-1200x800.jpg)
Bake: Sprinkle streusel topping over the cream cheese mixture and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Allow the cake to cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
![Two images of a homemade Coffee Cake before and after it's baked.](https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Apple-Coffee-Cake23-5.jpg)
Serve cinnamon apple coffee cake with coffee for breakfast, for brunch, or even dessert.
![A square of easy Apple Coffee Cake being lifted from the pan to show the layers inside.](https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Apple-Coffee-Cake23-6-scaled.jpg)
Freezing Instructions:
Allow the apple crumb cake to cool completely then cover tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Allow to come to room temperature before serving.
More Brunch Favorites:
- Sour Cream Coffee Cake
- Cinnamon Roll Cake
- German Pancakes
- Apple Pancakes
- Pumpkin Waffles
- Homemade Scones
- Chocolate Banana Bread
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Recipe
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Apple Coffee Cake
Equipment
Ingredients
Cake:
- 1/4 cup butter , softened
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup sour cream , or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- dash of salt
- 1 1/2 cups diced, peeled Granny Smith apples
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 ounces cream cheese , softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
Streusel Topping:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter cold, diced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans , optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF and grease an 8×8 inch pan.
- Streusel topping: Combine all the streusel topping ingredients in a small bowl. Mix with a fork, or your fingers, until the mixture resembles crumbs. Set aside.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl beat together ¼ cup butter and ¾ cup brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg, sour cream, and vanilla and mix to combine.
- Mix dry ingredients: Stir flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Add to the butter mixture and stir to combine.
- Add apples to the batter. Pour batter into prepared baking dish and smooth into an even layer.
- Cream cheese filling: Use electric mixers to mix together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over the cake batter in the pan.
- Top with streusel topping.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
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I originally shared this recipe September 2017. Updated October 2020 and October 2023.
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Delish! Just curious, why baking powder in the streusel?
Can I make this in a Bundt pan?
This is delicious! Due to time and ingredient shortage, I only made the cake portion, so I can just imagine how much better it would be with the filling and topping! Several guys I often share my baking with loved it, so it’s a sure bet it’s not just me. Note: I followed the recipe, sans filling and topping, exactly. No changes, additions. A keeper and go-to!
Absolutely delicious!!
Do you think it would work without the cream cheese layer?
Yes, that’s fine.
I’ve made many of your delicious recipes with rave reviews.