Mulled Apple Coffee Cake
Brimming with mulling spices and tender chunks of apple, this aromatic cake is the epitome of comfort. We swapped the original version’s simple glaze for a thick Caramel Sauce that settles in sweet little pools when poured over the Pecan Streusel. Visit our From the Pantry: Mulling Spices article for the lowdown on how mulling spices can elevate your baked goods.
Mulled Apple Coffee Cake
Makes 1 (9-inch) cake
Ingredients
1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted2 large eggs (100 grams)2 tablespoons (6 grams) orange zest2 teaspoons (8 grams) vanilla extract1½ cups (188 grams) all-purpose flour1½ teaspoons (7.5 grams) baking powder1 teaspoon (2 grams) ground cinnamon½ teaspoon (1.5 grams) kosher salt½ teaspoon (1 gram) ground allspice½ teaspoon (1 gram) ground cloves½ teaspoon (1 gram) ground star anise½ cup (120 grams) sour cream¼ cup (60 grams) whole milk1¼ cups (155 grams) chopped Pink Lady apples, dividedPecan Streusel (recipe follows)Caramel Sauce (recipe follows)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray a 9-inch springform pan with baking spray with flour.
In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, melted butter, eggs, orange zest, and vanilla.
In another medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, allspice, cloves, and star anise. Whisk flour mixture into butter mixture. Add sour cream and milk, whisking just until combined. Fold in 1 cup (124 grams) apples. Pour into prepared pan, smoothing with an offset spatula. Top with remaining ¼ cup (31 grams) apples; sprinkle with Pecan Streusel.
Bake until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool in pan for 15 minutes. Remove from pan, and drizzle with Caramel Sauce. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Pecan Streusel
Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients
½ cup (63 grams) all-purpose flour½ cup (57 grams) chopped pecans*¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar¼ teaspoon kosher salt⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon⅛ teaspoon ground allspice⅛ teaspoon ground cloves⅛ teaspoon ground star anise3 tablespoons (42 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, stir together flour, pecans, sugar, salt, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and star anise. Stir in melted butter until mixture is crumbly. Crumble with your fingertips until desired consistency is reached.
Notes
*We used Sunnyland Farms Raw Georgia Pecan Halves.
Caramel Sauce
Makes 1 cup
Ingredients
¼ cup (57 grams) unsalted butter½ cup (110 grams) firmly packed dark brown sugar1 teaspoon (1 gram) orange zest¼ teaspoon kosher salt½ cup (120 grams) heavy whipping cream
Instructions
In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in brown sugar, orange zest, and salt until sugar is dissolved. Add heavy cream, and bring to a boil. Cook for 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl, and let cool completely. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to a month.
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