Apple Pie Filling Coffee Cake (Print Version)
Moist coffee cake with layers of spiced apple filling and a crumbly cinnamon topping.
# Ingredients:
Batter
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup sour cream
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup apple pie filling
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Crumb Topping
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
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Alternately add the dry ingredients and sour cream to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
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Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Spoon apple pie filling over the batter, then sprinkle with chopped walnuts if desired.
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Spread the remaining batter carefully over the apple pie filling to cover it completely.
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In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, all-purpose flour, cubed cold butter, and ground cinnamon using a fork until crumbly.
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Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the top of the batter layer.
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Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Allow the coffee cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Notes:
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For best texture, avoid overmixing the batter once dry ingredients are combined.