Apple Coffee Cake with Cream Cheese

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Recipe Intro From thesaltycooker

This Apple Coffee Cake is a must-save for Mother's Day! It's easy to make and absolutely delicious, featuring Joyfully Grown Honeycrisp and Granny Smith apples. Their apples are hand-picked, faithfully grown, packed, and delivered to families worldwide. Check out their website for an amazing selection!

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Prep time: 20mins
Cook time: 1hr 10mins
Serves or Makes: 8-10 servings

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ingredients

For the Cream Cheese Layer

  • 8 ounces (1 block) cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

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For the Coffee Cake

  • 2 cups gluten-free flour or all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups sour cream, at room temperature
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

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For the Streusel Topping

  • 1 1/4 cups chopped walnuts
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 Joyfully Grown Granny Smith apple, peeled and finely diced
  • 1 Joyfully Grown Honeycrisp apple, peeled and finely diced

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For the Glaze

  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons milk

Method

  • Step 1

    In a bowl, combine cream cheese, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Mix until smooth and set aside.

  • Step 2

    Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8x8-inch or 9-inch round baking dish (at least 2 inches deep) with nonstick baking spray.

  • Step 3

    In a mixing bowl, add the sugar and butter. Mix on high for 3 minutes.

  • Step 4

    Mix in the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.

  • Step 5

    Add the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, and ground cinnamon) and mix until well incorporated.

  • Step 6

    In a separate bowl, combine the streusel ingredients (chopped walnuts, ground cinnamon, brown sugar, and butter), minus the apples, and mix well.

  • Step 7

    Pour half of the cake batter into the baking dish. Spread the cream cheese mixture on top.

  • Step 8

    Sprinkle half of the streusel mixture in the center and half of the diced apples on top.

  • Step 9

    Add the remaining cake batter, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining apples and streusel on top.

  • Step 10

    Bake for 55-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely.

  • Step 11

    For the glaze, mix the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.