Apple Coffee Cake With Crumble Topping And Brown Sugar Glaze Recipe

Indulge in this irresistible Apple Coffee Cake, a Food Network classic from Emeril Lagasse! This recipe features a moist and tender cake bursting with juicy apples, topped with a buttery cinnamon crumble, and finished with a luscious brown sugar glaze. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or any occasion.

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 432.8 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 5.0 (12 Reviews)
Apple Coffee Cake With Crumble Topping And Brown Sugar Glaze

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Ingredients for Apple Coffee Cake With Crumble Topping And Brown Sugar Glaze

  • Unsalted Butter
  • Light Brown Sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • All Purpose Flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 4 cups peeled and diced apples
  • Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)

How to Make Apple Coffee Cake With Crumble Topping And Brown Sugar Glaze

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking dish.
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 3 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup sour cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in 4 cups peeled and diced apples.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  8. For the crumble topping: Combine ½ cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup packed brown sugar, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces. Mix with your fingers or a pastry blender until crumbly.
  9. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the cake batter.
  10. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. For the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, if needed to reach desired consistency.
  13. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and let it set before serving.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Small additions can make a big impact! Try a sprinkle of fresh herbs, a dash of your favorite spice blend, or a squeeze of citrus just before serving to really enhance the flavors of your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

189g

Fat

49g

Carbs

22g