Apple Nut Coffee Cake Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Nut Coffee Cake

• See step 2 for flour measurements
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup (1 stick) shortening
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 medium apple (about 1 cup chopped)
• ½ cup sour cream
• Walnuts
• ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

How to Make Apple Nut Coffee Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together ½ cup (1 stick) shortening and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
5. Core, peel, and chop 1 medium apple (about 1 cup chopped).
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients (from step 2) to the wet ingredients (from step 4), mixing until just combined.
7. Stir in ½ cup sour cream.
8. Gently fold in the chopped apples.
9. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan.
10. Chop ½ cup walnuts or pecans.
11. In a small bowl, combine the chopped nuts with ¼ cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons melted butter.
12. Sprinkle the nut mixture evenly over the batter.
13. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
14. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm!