Print

Apple Cider Coffee Cake Recipe

Apple Cider Coffee Cake Recipe
Print Recipe

★★★★★

4.8 from 10 reviews

This Apple Cider Coffee Cake is a moist and flavorful treat featuring a spiced cake infused with reduced apple cider, topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel and finished with a tangy apple cider glaze. Perfect for fall breakfasts, brunch, or dessert, it combines the sweet and tart flavors of apples and warm spices in every bite.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Streusel

  • 3 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup flour
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

For the Coffee Cake

  • 1 ¼ cups apple cider, reduced to ½ cup (see instructions below)
  • 1 ½ cups flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ginger, pumpkin pie spice, or allspice
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ¼ cup brown sugar, light or dark
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 ¼ cups chopped apples, preferably Granny Smith

For the Apple Cider Glaze

  • 1 tablespoon plus ½ teaspoon apple cider
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar, or more as needed for desired consistency
  • 1 pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Make the Streusel: Combine the melted butter, flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Mix until crumbly. Set aside in the fridge to chill while preparing the batter.
  2. Reduce the Apple Cider: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a small pot over medium-high heat, bring the apple cider to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until it is reduced to ½ cup, about 10-15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  3. Prepare the Pan: Butter and line an 8-inch round or square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger (or pumpkin pie spice/allspice). Set aside.
  5. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the room temperature butter with the brown and granulated sugars on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  6. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the vanilla extract followed by the egg until fully incorporated. Then add the cooled reduced apple cider and Greek yogurt (or sour cream). Mix to combine.
  7. Combine Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Fold in the chopped apples gently.
  8. Assemble the Cake: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Use a spatula or offset spatula to spread and smooth the top. Tap the pan sharply on the counter to release any air bubbles.
  9. Add Streusel: Sprinkle ½ cup of the chilled streusel evenly over the batter.
  10. Bake: Bake for 25-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before glazing.
  11. Prepare the Apple Cider Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, apple cider, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Adjust consistency by adding more powdered sugar if needed.
  12. Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the glaze evenly over the cooled coffee cake. Slice and serve.

Notes

  • Use Granny Smith apples for the best balance of tartness and sweetness.
  • Make sure the reduced apple cider is completely cooled before adding it to the batter to avoid curdling the yogurt or sour cream.
  • You can prepare the streusel ahead of time and keep it refrigerated.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil and yogurt with a plant-based alternative.
  • Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
  • The glaze can be adjusted in consistency by adding more apple cider or powdered sugar as needed.

Nutrition

Keywords: apple cider coffee cake, streusel cake, fall recipe, apple cake, spiced coffee cake, homemade coffee cake

Find it online: https://trendytasterecipes.com/apple-cider-coffee-cake-recipe/