Apple Coffee Cake Vanilla Glaze (Printer-Friendly Version)

Tender apple coffee cake with cinnamon topping and smooth vanilla glaze, perfect for brunch or gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cake

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1½ teaspoons baking powder
03 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
04 - ½ teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
08 - 1 cup granulated sugar
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
11 - 1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
12 - 2 cups Honeycrisp apples, peeled and chopped

→ Cinnamon-Sugar Topping

13 - ¼ cup packed brown sugar
14 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
15 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Vanilla Glaze

16 - 1 cup powdered sugar
17 - 2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk
18 - ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly blended.
03 - Beat softened butter with granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until combined.
05 - Add the flour mixture in three parts, alternating with Greek yogurt, starting and ending with the flour. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
06 - Gently fold chopped Honeycrisp apples into the batter, ensuring even distribution without overworking the mixture.
07 - Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
08 - Combine brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter in a small bowl until damp and crumbly.
09 - Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar topping evenly over the batter. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
10 - Allow cake to cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes. Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable. Drizzle glaze over the cooled cake before serving.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Use room temperature butter, eggs, and yogurt to ensure a smooth batter and even rise.
02 - Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender crumb and prevent a dense texture.
03 - Cut apples into small, uniform pieces for even softening and moisture distribution during baking.
04 - Allow the cake to cool completely before glazing to prevent the topping from melting into the crumb.

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