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Don't you love the mornings of fall? There is a specialness in a crisp, bright fall morning that is like nothing else in the world. Especially on the weekend, wrapped up in a blanket and enjoying your favorite morning cup of coffee.
Then your second cup. And maybe a third. Those mornings are what inspired me to make this moist Spiced Apple Crumb Coffee Cake. That and the fact I was craving sweet cinnamon-spiced apples. You know, the usual.
Spiced Apple Crumb Coffee Cake
Can you smell this cake yet? Seriously. I broke out all of the favorite fall spices for this crave-worthy coffee cake recipe. Not just cinnamon. Not just nutmeg.
But cinnamon and nutmeg and ginger and allspice. All of the flavors that apples love best. Or that love apples. Either way, it makes a tasty cake to pair with my hot, steamy cup of coffee flavored with my favorite Dunkin’ Donuts® Extra Extra Creamer.
You know me, I like extra extra everything.
Coffee cake is really one of those classic time-honored recipes you can't go wrong with. Moist but crumbly, with just the right amount of sweet, it is one of my favorites. (My hubby likes it, too.)
Plus, you get to eat cake in the morning, and that is always a win in my book.
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We wanted to incorporate our very favorite coffee creamer into this recipe. Why not?
Dunkin’ Donuts® Extra Extra Creamer is made with real sugar, milk and cream. It makes my coffee taste rich and smooth, so naturally it would work in my coffee cake recipe.
I hope a light bulb just went off all over America. Yes, you can use all of your Dunkin’ Donuts® Coffee Creamers actually IN YOUR COOKING.
From the classic Dunkin’ Donuts®Vanilla Creamer to the to-die-for creamy Dunkin’ Donuts® Caramel Creamer, fall baking is made extra special with the addition of something...a little extra.
Get the complete step-by-step instructions for Spiced Apple Crumb Coffee Cake at the bottom of this post. The crumb topping is over the top yummy, especially when combined with more of the spiced apples.
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Isn't this coffee cakegorgeous? You should make two! One for you and your family, and one to give away to a family member or friend. Or even surprise your co-workers and be office hero for the day.
Just be sure to bring your Dunkin' Donuts® Extra Extra Creamer with you. You can't have this recipe without a cup of coffee.
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📖 Recipe
Spiced Apple Crumb Coffee Cake
Ingredients
Spiced Apple Mixture
- 2 apples peeled and finely diced
- 2 TB brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- Pinch of salt
Crumble Topping
- 1 cup AP flour
- ½ cup butter softened
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
Spiced Apple Mixture
- Combine the diced apples and all ingredients in small bowl. Set aside.
Crumb Topping
- Stir together all dry ingredients. Work in the butter with your hands or fork until it is crumbly and has a sand like texture. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease and flour a 9 inch cake pan.
- In a bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, salt and ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon. In a separate larger bowl, beat the sugar and butter together until light and fluffy. Whip in the eggs and vanilla.
- Reduce the mixer speed to low and add one tablespoon of creamer, then some of the flour mixture. Repeat, alternating between creamer and flour mixture until the batter is smooth.
- Gently fold in HALF of the reserved spiced apple mixture. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Sprinkle HALF of the crumb topping on the bake batter. Layer the remaining spiced apples, then top with the remaining crumb topping.
- Bake for approximately 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes clean. Do not overcook.
- Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Gently loosen the cake from the pan, and carefully invert and transfer to a serving plate.
- Best served warm, although I've gotta tell ya...it is good room temp or cold, too.
Sue H
What can I substitute for the creamer - no one uses that in our household.
Teri
Milk will work, too.
Everyday Made Fresh
This sounds amazing! I love these flavors this time of the year. Don't you love how versatile some creamers like that are?!
Teri
I love spiced apples and cinnamon, too. All of the creamer flavors are amazing. Makes baking a little more fun.
Catherine
There is nothing better in the morning than a cup of coffee and a slice of apple cake...this looks heavenly!
Teri
Thank you so much!
Gloria Duggan
It seems like everyone has a delicious crumb cake in their recipe collection. I happen to love rustic desserts like this. No fuss and totally delicious. Perfect to feed a crowd too.
Teri
It is really so moist and sweet. The perfect weekend morning treat.
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife
Ooh, yummy! I love coffee cake and fall flavors! It's the perfect dessert for me 😉
Teri
One of my favorites, thank you for visiting our site. Hope you have a chance to try the recipe.
Pam Greer
I can only imagine how good that smells!! I wish I was smelling it right now in my home!
Teri
It is so funny you mention that, while it was baking everyone kept coming into the kitchen asking what was in the oven. They couldn't wait to try it.
Kathy
Apple season is my favorite season! That crumb is absolutely delicious! I love this type of cakes.
Teri
It makes a lot of crumb topping, which is perfect because that is my favorite part.
Veena Azmanov
I love anything apple with spices. Such a warm and cozy feeling. This cake recipes sounds so delicious. Can't wait to try. I love cakes with crumb topping.
Teri
Thank you, Ms. Veena. That means a lot coming from you. Your recipes are so amazing, thank you so much for visiting our site.
Debi at Life Currents
This cake looks fabulous. Perfect to have with a nice cup of coffee (with this creamer in it of course!), and eat it for breakfast!
Teri
It turned out really wonderful. It was moist and tender, and full of the spiced apple flavor. Can't wait for you to try it.
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way
Oooh! I'd love to join you for a piece of your spiced apple cake and I'd certainly hope you'd have some coffee left with that extra extra creamer. But since I don't know where you live it looks like I'll have to make that cake for myself and brew me a nice cup of coffee with a splash of extra extra cream.
Teri
The creamer was a great addition...really made it moist. Hope you enjoy it.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan
I can totally smell the cake here. Apple season is my favorite. I just love everything about it.....the apple picking, the chill in the air and definitely all the fun holidays. I love the addition of the creamer in the cake for that extra creaminess and flavor.
Teri
That was one of my favorite parts, the smell of the cake baking in the oven. That got the family's attention, too.
Christine
Oh my goodness, I could really go for this right now! So perfect for the season. And obsessed with apples right now, so I think it's a match made in heaven!
Teri
Thank you, Christine, it really turned out lovely.
Karyn Ryan
I love Autumn it's my favourite season. .this cake is perfect Autumn food..I love the photos..and I would love a slice with a cuppa
Teri
I'll be making another one (or two) very soon. One for the weekend and one for the week as a morning treat before work.
Katherine
This look soooo moist. Such a good recipe for the fall, too.
Teri
Thank you, Katherine. It was delicious.
Swathi
Spiced apple crumb coffee cake looks delicious, for me fall baking always include an apple recipe. this sounds easy at the same time with lot of flavors.
Teri
Thank you, Swathi. I have thought about making this with other flavors of fall...maybe cranberries or some pumpkin puree. The possibilities are endless.
LMD
Sounds yummy! Wondering whether I could sub a kind of cream instead of milk/creamer? If so, which kind would you recommend please?
Teri
You could substitute with heavy cream or whipping cream.