A warm, comforting dessert made with just a few simple ingredients and ready for the oven in about 10 minutes. Tender cinnamon-spiced apples are baked beneath a soft, buttery coffee cake topping, creating the perfect combination of apple pie and coffee cake in every bite.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Quick 10-minute preparation
Made with only 3 apples
Soft cake topping with a sweet cinnamon crust
Perfect for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or afternoon coffee
Delicious served warm with ice cream or whipped cream
Ingredients
For the Apple Filling
3 medium apples, peeled and diced
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Coffee Cake Batter
1 cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 large egg
½ cup milk
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Equipment
9-inch baking dish or pie dish
Mixing bowls
Whisk
Measuring cups and spoons
Spatula
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Apples
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium bowl, combine the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss until the apples are evenly coated.
Transfer the apple mixture to a lightly greased baking dish.
Step 2: Make the Cake Batter
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until a smooth batter forms.
Step 3: Assemble
Spoon the batter evenly over the apple filling. Do not worry if some apples remain visible.
Mix the cinnamon sugar topping ingredients together and sprinkle generously over the batter.
Step 4: Bake
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the cake portion comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Serving Suggestions
Serve warm with:
Vanilla ice cream
Fresh whipped cream
Caramel sauce drizzle
A hot cup of coffee or tea
A dusting of powdered sugar
Notes & Tips
Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji apples work especially well.
For extra richness, add ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts.
A pinch of cardamom adds wonderful flavor to the apple filling.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat individual servings in the microwave for 20–30 seconds before serving.
Recipe Summary
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 35–40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6–8
Difficulty: Easy
A cozy homemade Apple Coffee Cake Pie featuring juicy cinnamon apples and a tender buttery cake topping that tastes like the perfect cross between classic apple pie and coffee cake. 🍎☕🥧
Easy Apple Coffee Cake Pie
