Table of Contents
- Key Takeaways
- Why This Dessert Deserves a Spot on Your Table
- The Secret Behind the Perfect Cream Cheese Layer
- How This Apple Dessert Brings Comfort to Any Day
- Tips to Make This Easy Dessert Even Easier
- Why You’ll Love This Recipe from Betty Cooks
- Serving and Storage Suggestions for Apple Coffee Cake
Key Takeaways
This apple coffee cake with cream cheese is a dreamy dessert that’s easy to make, filled with cozy fall flavors, and layered with creamy richness. It’s ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, and uses simple ingredients you likely already have in your pantry.
Why This Dessert Deserves a Spot on Your Table
Desserts that blend seasonal fruit with creamy, comforting layers are always winners in my kitchen. This apple coffee cake with cream cheese is no exception. The combination of tender spiced apples, tangy cream cheese, and a soft cake base creates a dessert that’s warm, satisfying, and just sweet enough.
The Secret Behind the Perfect Cream Cheese Layer
The cream cheese filling in this apple dessert isn’t just a layer—it’s the heart of the entire experience. It brings balance to the sweetness of the cake and the apples, adding a velvety richness that feels indulgent yet approachable. To get that silky texture, make sure your cream cheese is softened and whipped until smooth.
How This Apple Dessert Brings Comfort to Any Day
When you need a dessert that doubles as a warm hug, this one delivers. It’s easy enough to whip up on a weekday but special enough for a holiday table. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to use up fresh apples that might be lingering in your fruit bowl. And let’s not forget how amazing your kitchen will smell while it bakes—pure autumn bliss!
Tips to Make This Easy Dessert Even Easier
Make this recipe even more foolproof by prepping your apples and streusel topping in advance. You can even mix the batter a few hours ahead and store it covered in the fridge. If you’re looking to experiment, try adding a handful of chopped pecans or a drizzle of caramel sauce on top. Whether you’re planning dinner recipes or looking for easy recipes for a weekend bake, this one fits the bill.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe from Betty Cooks
At Betty Cooks, we specialize in comforting, easy recipes that bring people together—and this dessert is one of our favorites. It’s a go-to for those searching for sweet, simple ways to impress guests or treat themselves. With its moist crumb, creamy middle, and spiced apple finish, it’s no wonder this cake keeps getting requested again and again.
Serving and Storage Suggestions for Apple Coffee Cake
Serve this warm with a cup of coffee or tea, or as a cozy end to your dinner recipes. It stores beautifully in the fridge for several days and can be gently reheated in the microwave. Whether it’s part of your dessert table favorites or a quiet treat just for you, this apple coffee cake with cream cheese is sure to become a staple in your dessert rotation.
Apple Coffee Cake with Cream Cheese – Easy Desserts
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cups diced apples (peeled and chopped)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Toss apples with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Set aside.
- Beat softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup sugar, 1 egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and 1/2 cup sugar. Add sour cream, egg, and vanilla, mixing well.
- Stir in 1 cup flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
- Spread half the batter into the prepared pan. Layer with cream cheese filling, then apple mixture. Top with remaining batter.
- Make the streusel: combine 1/3 cup flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon, then cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over the cake.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before slicing.
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