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Fresh Apple Coffee Cake

Simple fresh apple coffee cake with chopped pecans and a delicious vanilla glaze.
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine American
Budget Cheap
Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings 9
Calories 569kcal

Equipment

  • 8"x8" baking pan
  • Large bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs lightly beaten
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 3 cups chopped apples
  • ½ cup chopped pecans

For the glaze:

  • 2 cups sifted confectioner's sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk or half and half
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8” x 8” baking pan with baking spray or grease with butter and lightly flour the pan.
  • Mix together sugar, oil and eggs in a large bowl. Whisk until smooth.
  • Add the flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Stir in the apples and nuts. Mix until combined. The batter will be thick.
  • Spread evenly in 8 x 8 inch pan. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour or until a wooden skewer comes out clean.
  • Cool the cake at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  • Slide an offset spatula between the cake and the edges of the pan to loosen the cake. Place a plate or small wire rack on the top of the cake and invert. You should feel the cake release from the pan.
  • Place another plate or serving board on the cake and flip it again to show the top of the cake.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before adding the (optional) glaze.  (See note below about allowing the cake to rest overnight)

For the glaze:

  • While the cake is baking, stir all the ingredients for the glaze in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside. When the cake has completely cooled, pour the glaze over the top.

Notes

  1. I like to put parchment paper between the cake and the serving plate.
  2. If time allows, it is best to let the cake cool completely at room temperature, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap overnight. The apple juice will be redistributed into the cake, making it moist and delicious.

Nutrition

Calories: 569kcal | Carbohydrates: 100g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 76g | Vitamin A: 89IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2mg