Apple Pie Filled Coffee Cake

Sometimes new cooks get intimidated just by the name of a dish. For instance, the coffee cake just sounds like it would be more complicated to make than regular cake, but guess what? It really isn’t.

This twist on the traditional coffee cake is perfect for chilly autumn nights when you just need a little something sweet to go with that perfect cup of coffee.

This Apple Pie Filled Coffee Cake is made much like a cobbler. The apple pie filling goes down first with a yummy crust batter being poured over top.

What makes this recipe so super easy, is that you can use a packaged cake mix as the foundation of your batter. We aren’t stopping there, though. To truly create a delectable coffee cake mixture, we’ll doctor this cake mix with cinnamon, extra eggs, and sour cream. Don’t worry, the sour cream doesn’t take away from the delicious sweetness in this coffee cake, but it does make it incredibly moist. Coffee cakes often run the risk of being dry and crumbly. You will not need to worry about that with this recipe, though.

To top it off, both figuratively and literally, a homemade coffee cake glaze is drizzled over top of the warm dessert. A little apple pie spice in the glaze? But of course.

Ready to take this amazing dessert to another level? Serve it warm with a little vanilla ice cream on the side. This dish also leaves over well for morning coffee the next day. Dessert for breakfast? You deserve it, being the amazing chef you are.

Is the perfect dessert for fall!

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Why do I love Apple Pie-Filled Coffee Cake?

• Fruit-filled coffee cake
• Easy to Make
• Tender spiced apples in each bite
• Moist Cake
• Make ahead friendly

Does apple pie filling need to be cooked?

You are going to be using canned pie filling so it is pre-cooked and ready to be used. You can eat it cold or mix in recipes and heat it up that way. There is no need to cook it before mixing in the coffee cake.

What makes coffee cake different from cake?

Coffee cake is a more dense cake and is often paired with cinnamon or other warm spices. You will find this type of cake is great to pair with hot tea, warm coffee, etc. Where cake can be a lot lighter, moist in texture and often paired with frosting.

Why did my coffee cake fall apart?

If you overcook your coffee cake it will fall apart very easily as it becomes too dry. Or if you don’t ensure you mix the batter well enough before baking can cause it to fall apart.

What makes a coffee cake dry?

Coffee cake runs on the drier side, but overcooking or not measuring the ingredients properly are the two main causes to a dry coffee cake.

How to serve Apple Pie Filled Coffee Cake?

Serve you apple coffee cake recipe up with a cup of milk, coffee, tea, etc. Or you can eat it as a dessert plain or pair with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Tips:

• Measure properly on ingredients.
• Don’t overmix as it can make the cake dense and heavy.
• When the cake is done you can stick a toothpick in the cake and it comes out clean of wet batter.
• Serve this coffee cake warm for the best flavor.

Variations:

• Use a different flavor of pie filling. Cherry, blueberry, etc.
• Leave out the pie spice in the glaze for a classic glaze for the topping.
• Top the cake with some brown sugar for added sweetness.
• Skip the glaze on the coffee cake.

Ingredients:

• Apple pie filling
• White cake mix
• Cinnamon
• Eggs
• Sour cream
• Water

For the glaze:

• Powdered sugar
• Milk
• Apple pie spice

How to make Apple Pie Filled Coffee Cake:

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2. Layer the apple pie filling into the bottom of a well-greased 9×13 baking dish.

Step 3. In a mixing bowl, beat together the cake mix, cinnamon, water, sour cream, and eggs until well combined and smooth.

Adding the water.

Adding the eggs.

Adding the cinnamon.

Adding the sour cream.

Step 4. Pour the batter over the apple pie filling in the baking dish.

Step 5. Bake for 35 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 6. Let cool for 30 minutes.

Step 7. Mix together the ingredients for the glaze until smooth.

Adding the milk and the powdered sugar.

Adding the apple pie spice.

Then, pour the mixture over the cake.

Step 8. Let the glaze sit for 15-30 minutes before serving.

Serve warm!

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How to store Apple Pie Filled Coffee Cake?

Your cake can be stored at room temperature if you would like for 1-2 days. Or you can store in the fridge for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Just make sure it stores in a sealed container.

How to reheat Apple Pie Filled Coffee Cake?

Warm the cake up for just a few seconds in the microwave to give it a fresh out of the oven texture. Or you can place cake in the oven and reheat for a few minutes to warm it up.

How much does Apple Pie Filled Coffee Cake last on the fridge?

In the fridge it last for 3-4 days. Or you can even freeze the cake and it will store for 2-3 months in the freezer if you go that route.

Can I make ahead Apple Pie Filled Coffee Cake?

I recommend making the apple coffee cake fresh as it is a dessert that dries out quickly. But if need be you can make it a day in advance of when you plan to serve it up.

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