Applesauce Coffee Cake Recipe

This classic applesauce coffee cake is spiced with cinnamon and topped with a sweet crumbly streusel. The applesauce keeps it tender and moist without needing much butter, making it a lighter yet delicious option.

Ingredients

• For the Cake:
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup melted butter or oil
• For the Streusel Topping:
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tbsp melted butter

Directions

1. Preheat Oven:
2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
3. Make the Batter:
4. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
5. In another bowl, combine the applesauce, egg, vanilla, and melted butter.
6. Add the wet mixture to the dry and mix until just combined.
7. Make the Streusel Topping:
8. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly.
9. Assemble:
10. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter.
11. Bake:
12. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
13. Cool and Serve:
14. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.