Layered Apple Coffee Cake

Note to self, do not buy apples during the summer.

I am a big apple eater, and I always go crazy around apple season in the fall to buy bags and bags of them. But even during the summer, I am beckoned to buy the shiny, beautiful apples in my local grocery store, despite the steep price.

Then I get home, bite into one and see the inside is rotten. Great… At least I can bake with them.

I was so close to saving this recipe for the fall and apple season is in full swing. But I didn’t have anything lined up to post today, and this recipe was ready and waiting in my drafts so I thought “why not?”.

Because I am sure I am not the only one who has apples that need using in the summer.

Or maybe I am the only fool buying apples when they are not in season. No wonder they are always brown on the inside..

Lately, whenever I have apples that need using I will either make my apple cinnamon sticky buns when I have a can of Pillsbury cinnamon rolls, or I will make my apple coffee cake. But today, I wanted something new.

Not that it is too much different from a regular coffee cake. But instead of having a streusel topping like my regular coffee cake does, I went with just plain brown sugar. Keeping it simple these days.

It is no wonder I have a newfound oatmeal obsession. Those are about as simple as you can get.

Layered Apple Coffee Cake

Easy Layered Apple Coffee Cake using fresh apples and applesauce. An easy breakfast recipe that is perfectly spiced.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour

Ingredients

Filling

• 2 small apples, peeled and sliced
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
• 2 Tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tsp water
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Cake

• 1/3 cup salted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 cup sour cream

Instructions

• In a small saucepan, heat the apples, 1/3 cup white sugar, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch and water on low heat for 5-7 minutes, or until the apples a bit soft. Remove from heat.
• In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking pan. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and 3/4 cup white sugar. until light and fluffy. Add in the applesauce and vanilla. Mix in the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
• In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Slowly add in the dry ingredients and the sour cream, alternating between the two, until fully combined.
• Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan. Spread the apples over the batter, and sprinkle 2/3 of the brown sugar mixture on top. Pour the remaining batter on top and sprinkle the remaining brown sugar on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.