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Delicious apple coffee cake with cream cheese filling on a wooden table

Apple Coffee Cake with Cream Cheese Filling

A moist and flavorful coffee cake filled with a rich cream cheese mixture, perfect for breakfast or a delightful snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups peeled and diced apples Tart apples like Granny Smith are recommended.
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon For topping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla and sour cream.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the diced apples.
Cream Cheese Filling
  1. In another bowl, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Assembly
  1. Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  2. Spoon the cream cheese filling over the batter, then pour the remaining batter on top.
  3. To make a cinnamon topping, mix the cinnamon with a little sugar and sprinkle it over the top of the batter.
Baking
  1. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your apple coffee cake!

Notes

This cake can be served warm or at room temperature. It pairs wonderfully with a cup of coffee or tea. Consider topping with whipped cream for added sweetness. Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to a week.