Gamma's Apple Coffee Cake Recipe

This heartwarming apple coffee cake recipe comes straight from Gamma Betty, a legendary baker known for her incredible skills and large family feasts! Growing up on a dairy farm, I watched her whip up magic in the kitchen, fueled by fresh, creamy milk, homemade butter, and the love of a large family. This recipe captures the essence of those cherished memories and is guaranteed to fill your home with the irresistible aroma of warm apples and spice. Get ready to bake up a taste of nostalgia!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 540.1 kcal
Protein 14g
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Ingredients for Gamma's Apple Coffee Cake

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How to Make Gamma's Apple Coffee Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. In a medium bowl, toss the peeled and sliced apples with the cinnamon and nutmeg.
  7. Fold the apples into the batter.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  9. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

242g

Fat

38g

Carbs

33g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Gamma's Apple Coffee Cake?

Gamma's Apple Coffee Cake takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Gamma's Apple Coffee Cake?

Gamma's Apple Coffee Cake has approximately 540.1 calories per serving, with about 14 g protein, 33 g carbohydrates and 20 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Gamma's Apple Coffee Cake?

The key ingredients for Gamma's Apple Coffee Cake are Butter, Sugar, Egg, Vanilla Extract, Flour, Baking Powder. See the full list with measurements above.

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