Daily Dish

Brown Butter Apple Coffee Cake

Healthy Fact of the Day

While this Brown Butter Apple Coffee Cake is a delicious treat, it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet. The apples in the cake provide dietary fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants. Pecans in the streusel topping offer heart-healthy fats and protein. To make this recipe a bit healthier, you could reduce the sugar content slightly, use whole wheat flour for part of the all-purpose flour, or increase the proportion of apples to add more fruit to each serving. Remember, desserts like this can be part of a healthy lifestyle when consumed occasionally and in appropriate portions.

Ingredients

 

For the cake:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 large apples, peeled and diced (preferably
  • Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)

 

For the streusel topping:

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

 

For the glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.

  2. In a saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until butter turns golden brown and smells nutty.

  3. Set aside to cool.

  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

  5. In a large bowl, beat cooled brown butter and sugar until well combined.

  6. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.

  7. Alternately add flour mixture and sour cream to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.

  8. Fold in diced apples.

  9. Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan.

  10. For the streusel, mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in pecans.

  11. Sprinkle streusel evenly over the batter.

  12. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  13. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes.

  14. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.

  15. Drizzle glaze over the warm cake.

  16. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Sink your fork into a slice of this Brown Butter Apple Coffee Cake and let the warm, comforting flavors of autumn envelop your senses! The nutty aroma of brown butter, the sweet crunch of cinnamon-spiced apples, and the irresistible streusel topping come together in perfect harmony to create a coffee cake that’s anything but ordinary. Whether you’re enjoying it with your morning coffee, serving it at a brunch gathering, or indulging in a cozy afternoon treat, this cake is sure to become a fall favorite. The combination of moist cake, tender apples, and crispy streusel offers a delightful play of textures in every bite. So preheat that oven, brown that butter, and get ready to fill your home with the inviting scent of freshly baked perfection – it’s like capturing the essence of a crisp autumn day in a pan!

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