Apple-coffee cake

6 servings

55 minutes

Apple-coffee cake is a refined combination of aromatic coffee and juicy apples that captivates with its exquisite taste. This dessert comes from European cuisine, where contrasting ingredients are skillfully combined to create harmonious flavor palettes. The coffee hue in the batter gives the cake richness, while the apples add a slight tartness and tenderness, making it particularly pleasant to taste. The streusel topping of brown sugar and cinnamon adds a crunchy texture and sophisticated aroma to the baked good. This cake pairs perfectly with morning coffee or serves as a worthy conclusion to a cozy dinner. Serve it slightly warm to reveal the full depth of flavors and enjoy the tenderness of each bite.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 233.9
• Proteins: 4.9g
• Fats: 7.2g
• Carbohydrates: 37.2g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 4 tbsp
• Cinnamon: 0.3 tsp
• Baking powder: 2 tsp
• Salt: 1 tsp
• Sugar: 60 g
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Milk: 0.23 l
• Sour apples: 1 pc
• Brown sugar: 4 tbsp
• Butter: 1 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees. Grease a 22-centimeter pie dish with butter (you can use a baking dish or a square baking pan).

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 1 tablespoon

2. In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 4 tablespoons
   • Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
   • Salt: 1 teaspoon

3. Make cinnamon sugar: in a separate small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of sugar with cinnamon and set aside.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 60 g
   • Cinnamon: 0.3 teaspoon

4. Beat the butter and sugar, add eggs, and mix in the flour and milk mixture. Beat the butter with the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar using a mixer. Whisk the eggs until smooth. Add the flour mixture in three portions, alternating with milk, beating after each addition until smooth.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 1 tablespoon
   • Sugar: 60 g
   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Wheat flour: 4 tablespoons
   • Milk: 0.23 l

5. Pour half of the batter into the baking dish. Arrange apple slices on the batter so they just cover it. Sprinkle the apples with a mixture of cinnamon and sugar. Spread the remaining batter over the apples.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sour apples: 1 piece
   • Cinnamon: 0.3 teaspoon
   • Sugar: 60 g

6. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon to make a streusel. Sprinkle over the pie and drizzle with butter.

   Required ingredients:

   • Brown sugar: 4 tablespoons
   • Wheat flour: 4 tablespoons
   • Cinnamon: 0.3 teaspoon
   • Butter: 1 tablespoon

7. Bake the pie at 190 degrees for 30–35 minutes or until golden brown and a tester inserted in the center comes out clean.