Apple Coffee Cake With Cream Cheese Filling
This comforting coffee cake features layers of tender apples, creamy cream cheese, and a crisp topping, making it an ideal choice for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
Crisp Topping
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour For structure
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar For moisture and sweetness
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar For sweetness
- 1/2 cup rolled oats For texture
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon For flavor
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter (melted) For richness
Apple Filling
- 1 lb. peeled and small diced apples For moisture and flavor
- 5 Tablespoons light brown sugar For sweetness
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon For flavor
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar For sweetness
Cake Batter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour For structure
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder For leavening
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor
- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature) For richness
- 2/3 cup sugar For sweetness
- 2 eggs (room temperature) For binding
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract For flavor
- 3/4 cup sour cream For moisture and richness
Cheese Filling
- 12 oz. brick-style cream cheese (room temperature) For richness
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar For sweetness
- 1 teaspoon vanilla For flavor
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar For sweetness
- 2 Tablespoons milk or cream For moisture
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract For flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Grease a 9-inch springform pan with baking spray and line the bottom with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- For the crisp topping, combine the flour, oats, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Add melted butter until crumbly and set aside.
- Prepare the cinnamon sugar by whisking together light brown sugar and ground cinnamon, then set aside.
- Peel and core the apples, cut them into small cubes, and toss with the granulated sugar and cinnamon mixture. Set aside.
Cake Assembly
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt for the batter.
- Beat the room-temperature butter with sugar and vanilla until creamy, then add eggs one at a time.
- Incorporate sour cream into the mixture, then gradually add the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Beat cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla until smooth, then add an egg and mix until cohesive.
- Spread half of the cake mixture in the prepared pan, followed by half of the apple mixture and half of the cinnamon sugar.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the apples, layer with the remaining apple mixture, followed by remaining cinnamon sugar and cake batter, and top with the crisp topping.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 70 to 90 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 20 to 30 minutes before removing.
Finishing Touch
- For the glaze, combine powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a bowl. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture, avoid overmixing the batter, and use high-quality cream cheese.