Apple Cider Coffee Cake: A Perfect Fall Treat
Apple cider coffee cake is the perfect fall treat! A spiced apple cake topped with crumble and cider glaze, it makes a lovely breakfast, brunch, or perfect dessert with coffee. Tastes amazing and is easy to make too!
Why You’ll Love This Cake
This apple cider coffee cake will become your new fall favorite. It’s a great breakfast option, ideal for an afternoon snack with coffee, and perfect for brunch with friends. Easily made ahead of time, it retains its freshness for serving the next day. Impress your guests effortlessly!
- Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert
- Easily made in advance
- Ideal for autumn gatherings
Why Apple Cider?
I’m a firm believer in apple cider over pumpkin during fall. The flavor and scent evoke nostalgia far more than pumpkin. Apple cider is fresh, tart, and refreshing, making it a more fruity sensation compared to the warm familiarity of pumpkin spice.
Cake for Breakfast?
Absolutely! Coffee cake is the perfect excuse to enjoy cake for breakfast. The base of this cake consists of grated apples and a hint of apple cider, making it deliciously moist. Inspired by my popular blueberry peach coffee cake, this version is a delightful twist with apple goodness!
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups |
| Baking powder | 2 teaspoons |
| Salt | 1 teaspoon |
| Apple pie spice | 1 teaspoon |
| Unsalted butter (softened) | 1 cup |
| Sugar | 1 cup |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Milk | ½ cup |
| Apple cider | ½ cup |
| Grated apples | 1 cup |
Crumble Topping Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sugar | ½ cup |
| Cinnamon | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Melted butter | ¼ cup |
| Flour | ½ cup |
Apple Cider Glaze Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Powdered sugar | 1 heaping cup |
| Vanilla extract | 1 ½ teaspoons |
| Apple cider | ¼ cup |
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick baking spray.
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and apple pie spice.
- In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually incorporate half the dry ingredients, then mix in the milk and apple cider. Finish with the remaining dry ingredients and fold in grated apples.
- Pour batter into the springform pan and sprinkle the crumble topping on top.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool for 15 to 20 minutes prior to removing the sides of the pan. Drizzle apple glaze before serving.
Making the Crumble Topping
- Combine sugar, cinnamon, salt, and melted butter in a bowl. Mix until sugar dissolves, then stir in flour until crumb-like.
Apple Cider Glaze Preparation
- Whisk together glaze ingredients until smooth. Adjust consistency as needed by adding more cider or powdered sugar.