This Caramel Apple Coffee Cake is the ultimate taste of fall! Loaded with fresh apples and topped with gooey caramel, this is one breakfast treat your family will ask for again and again!
So I’m officially not a new mom anymore. Not that there was really any question (our oldest is 11 and our youngest is 3)….but I feel like it’s finally hit me. Because any time I see a mom doing all the things new moms do, all I can think is “been there, done that.” And now….I’m kinda glad to be done with it.
Don’t get me wrong…there are things I LOVED about the new mom stage. There was something so special about experiencing everything for the first time and wanting to “do it all” with my kids. There was something magical about seasons and holidays and anything new.
And, looking back, I really did do a lot! Because, well, that’s what new moms do. Especially when it comes to fall. Between apple picking and pumpkin farms and leaf piles and Halloween, fall is packed with so many fun activities.
And back in the day? Fall was like my paradise! But I have to admit….now that I’m not a new mom anymore I’ve totally been slacking in the area of fall fun.
In fact, as my kids remind me regularly, I’m pretty sure we didn’t do ANY of it last year. No apple picking or pumpkin carving or hayrides or caramel apples. And even though I can kind of blame it on our busy schedule and the kids getting older, the reality is I kinda just dropped the ball. Because that’s what you do when you’re not a new mom.
But this year? I’m determined to be better. I want to do all the stuff of fall….starting with this Caramel Apple Coffee Cake. Sure, it might not be exactly the same as caramel apples, but it comes pretty darn close!
Between the fresh apples and the sweet caramel and the delicious streusel topping, it’s basically like dessert for breakfast. Which is NEVER a bad idea. My kids have loved my Peach Cobbler Coffee Cake and my Lemon Raspberry Coffee Cake, and this Caramel Apple Coffee Cake is no different.
In fact, they may even love it more because….CARAMEL! And because it gets us in the mood for fall. Whether you’re a new mom or not, you’re going to love this Caramel Apple Coffee Cake….and your kids will love it too! Happy Fall, everyone!
Caramel Apple Coffee Cake
Ingredients
Coffee Cake
- 2 c. all purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 c. butter softened
- 1/2 c. brown sugar
- 1/2 c. sour cream
- 1/4 c. caramel topping
- 1/4 c. milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 c. peeled chopped apples
Crumb Topping
- 1 c. brown sugar
- 2/3 c. flour
- 6 Tbsp. softened butter
- *caramel topping for drizzling
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine 2 c. flour and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar.
- Blend in sour cream, caramel topping, and milk and mix until smooth. Stir in egg and vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients and mix just until blended.
- Fold in apples.
- Spoon batter into a 10 inch springform pan and sprinkle with crumble topping (see below).
- Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes or until center is set and top is golden brown.
- Remove from oven and cool.
- Drizzle with caramel topping before serving.
Crumble Topping
- Combine 1 c. brown sugar, ⅔ c. flour in a bowl.
- Cut in 6 Tbsp. softened butter until mixture is crumbly.
Nutrition
Any suggestions on how to do it gluten free?
Where is the caramel recipe ?
I used a caramel topping, found in the ice cream section of the grocery store for this recipe.
As usual, this looks awesome!! Can’t wait to try it.
As usual, this looks awesome!! Can’t wait to try it.
In directions, you do not say when to add egg and vanilla. Making this right now. Will post review later when out of oven.
Sorry, Karen. I fixed the recipe to add these ingredients.
I’m pretty sure I’m going to win a Mom award for making this for my boys for breakfast this weekend. Maybe they’ll be so happy, they’ll actually do a few chores without much complaining, haha!
I’m so excited for apple season and I adore coffee cake!
I would love a big slice right now!
I’ve got to try this.Thank you !
This is for sure a must make recipe!
YES to all the fun fall activities and fall flavors and coffee cake like this! Seriously – so delish and perfect for this season!
The recipe calls for one egg . However, the egg is not mentioned in the directions. When should it be added?
Thanks for letting me know. I edited the recipe to add 🙂
Also calls for vanilla but this too is not included in the directions.
Yeeaahhh. So I’m going toned to make this as soon as freaking possible! YUM!
I will try this recipe tomorrow for my family. Thank you!
I want to make this but how do you make the caramel topping?
Do you grease & flour the springform pan or not?
I like to cook the dishes myself for my family. I’m always learning new recipes. Pay attention to the nutrition for my family meal
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I love the sound of this cake but where is the coffee?
Is there another pan I could use instead of a springform pan?
Sounds delicious but why is there no mention of coffee in the ingredients for this “coffee cake”?
coffee cakes are light cakes to be paired with coffee rather than cakes with coffee in them
I just made this with rhubarb, its delectable!
Hands down THE BEST CAKE I ever made, and I’ve been baking for 20 years! My family raved! I’ll make this again and again. Perfectly moist and flavorful inside and also perfectly topped. I didn’t even need to tweak the baking time. Thanks Cathy!
Great cake recipe, I made it your way and I have to say it is delicious, thank you
So glad you enjoyed it!
Sounds great, there is no coffee in the ingredients list, how much do I use and when do I add it?
There’s actually no coffee in this recipe….it’s just a breakfast cake that’s often served with coffee 🙂
Is there another type of baking pan I can use, do not own a springform pan?
you can use a 9×13 🙂
What Carmel topping? No recipe?
I used a store bought caramel topping, you would find in the ice cream isle.
Hi, your recipe looks great and i would like to try it. How do you make the caramel topping?
I just used store bought caramel sundae topping!
What flavor of apples would you suggest using for this?
I used Braeburn Apples, but any apples will work.
I made this yesterday for my family and everyone loved it. It was so moist and the caramel on top was a perfect addition. Your recipes are always delicious.