Description
This Apple Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Streusel Topping is a moist and flavorful plant-based treat bursting with fresh apples and a crunchy cinnamon streusel. Perfectly balanced between sweet and spice, it offers comforting textures and inviting aromas that make it ideal for breakfast, dessert, or a coffee break snack.
Ingredients
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For the Cake Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon (natural)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup brown sugar (natural)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup plant-based yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (natural)
- 2 cups fresh apples, peeled, cored, and diced
For the Cinnamon Streusel Topping
- 1/3 cup plant-based butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (natural)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (natural)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and dice fresh apples into small chunks to ensure they melt into the cake while baking but still provide bursts of fruity flavor.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon (natural), and salt to form a smooth and even base for your batter.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the plant-based yogurt, vegetable oil, vanilla extract (natural), and brown sugar (natural) until smooth and well combined.
- Blend Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring carefully. Then fold in the diced apples, distributing them evenly without overmixing to keep the cake light and tender.
- Make the Cinnamon Streusel Topping: Mix plant-based butter, brown sugar (natural), cinnamon (natural), flour, and natural gelling agent until crumbly, creating a golden, crunchy layer to sprinkle on top.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the batter into a greased baking pan, sprinkle the cinnamon streusel topping evenly over the surface, and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Notes
- Use fresh apples for juiciness and enhanced flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain a light and tender texture.
- Chill the streusel topping before use to preserve its crumbly texture.
- Test doneness by carefully inserting a toothpick near the center without disturbing the cake.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving to let flavors meld and texture set.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: apple coffee cake, cinnamon streusel, plant-based dessert, moist apple cake, vegan coffee cake