Apple Coffee Cake Vanilla Glaze (Ready-to-Print Version)
Moist cake with Honeycrisp apples, cinnamon topping, and a silky vanilla glaze, ideal for brunch or cozy gatherings.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cake
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1½ teaspoons baking powder
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
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2 cups Honeycrisp apples, peeled and chopped
→ Cinnamon-Sugar Topping
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¼ cup packed brown sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Vanilla Glaze
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk
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½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly blended.
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Using an electric mixer, beat softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
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Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract until combined.
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Add flour mixture in three parts, alternating with Greek yogurt, beginning and ending with flour. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
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Gently fold chopped apples into the batter, ensuring even distribution.
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Spread batter evenly in prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
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Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter in a small bowl until crumbly and damp.
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Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over batter and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted at the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
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Let cake cool in pan for at least 20 minutes. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and pourable.
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Drizzle glaze evenly over cooled cake just before serving.
# Handy Tips:
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Use room temperature butter, eggs, and yogurt for a cohesive batter and even bake.
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Cut apples into uniform small pieces for better softening and juice distribution.
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Avoid overmixing batter to maintain a tender crumb.
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Cool cake completely before glazing to ensure topping sets without melting.