Looking for a delightful autumn dessert to please your sweet cravings? Search no more! The apple walnut streusel cake offers the ideal blend of sweet and nutty flavors, featuring layers of buttery cake, sliced apples, and a cinnamon-infused streusel. Some versions even add a touch of caramel or espresso for extra indulgence.
Whether you enjoy it with a cup of coffee or a glass of milk, this cake is sure to be a hit with your taste buds. So why not try making your own apple walnut streusel cake today?
Key Apple Walnut Streusel Cake Ingredients & Why
Flour
Essential for most cake recipes, like Apple Walnut Streusel Cake, providing structure and texture.
Sweetens the cake and tenderizes the crumb. Brown sugar, in recipes like Caramel Apple and Walnut Streusel Coffee Cake, adds caramel flavor to the streusel.
Sour Cream
Adds moisture and tanginess to cakes like Apple Nut Coffee Cake.
Butter
Infuses richness and flavor, often creating a crumbly streusel topping.
Bind ingredients, add richness, and enhance flavor.
Baking Powder
Leavening agent for a light, fluffy cake.
Apples
Vital in Apple Walnut Streusel Cake, providing moisture, flavor, and texture. Grated or chopped depending on the recipe.
Walnuts
Add crunch and nuttiness, often in the streusel or cake batter, complementing the apple flavor.
Cinnamon
Warm spice enhancing apple and walnut flavors, commonly used in streusel or cake batter.
How Do You Make Apple Walnut Streusel Cake?
- Set the oven rack in the center. Preheat to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9″ round springform pan. Securely wrap the pan’s bottom and 1″ up with aluminum foil to prevent dough leakage while baking.
- Set the oven rack in the center. Preheat to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9″ round springform pan. Securely wrap the pan’s bottom and 1″ up with aluminum foil to prevent dough leakage while baking.
- Mix butter, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium for 3 minutes.
- Incorporate the eggs individually, beat thoroughly each time, and remember to pause for scraping the bowl and beaters as required.
- Blend in half of the flour, then add yogurt and blend. Gently fold in the rest of the flour using a spatula for a smooth mixture.
- Spread half the batter (1lb 2oz for scale users) evenly in the pan.
- Sprinkle half the streusel evenly on the batter for a perfect topping.
- Spoon and evenly spread the remaining batter over the streusel.
- Place two apple slices on the cake’s surface, pressing them in slightly for an elegant touch.
- Spread the leftover streusel evenly atop.
- Bake 45-50 minutes until the top is golden and a toothpick in the center comes out clean. Then, cool on a wire rack to room temperature.
- Quickly halve the remaining apple slices, sauté them for two minutes in a teaspoon of butter, and then drizzle with caramel sauce. Mix well and position the mixture at the coffee cake’s center.
Pro Tips For Making Apple Walnut Streusel Cake Recipe
- Use fresh apples and walnuts for optimal flavor and texture.
- Ensure precise measurements by using measuring cups and spoons for each ingredient.
- Achieve a light, fluffy cake with this method.
- Avoid overmixing, as it can result in a tough, dense cake.
- Opt for light brown sugar for a lighter color and delicate flavor.
- Enhance moisture and tenderness by adding sour cream to the batter.
- Create a delicious streusel topping by mixing brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping over the cake batter to add a crunchy texture and sweet, cinnamon flavor.
- Bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing for better setting and easier serving.
How to Store Apple Walnut Streusel Cake
- To preserve your cake, refrigerate it in an airtight container or covered bowl for a few days.
- For extended storage, freeze the cake in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
- Keep walnut-containing cakes fresh by refrigerating or freezing them.
- When serving, enjoy your cake either warmed up or at room temperature alongside vanilla ice cream or softly whipped cream.
Can You Freeze Apple Walnut Streusel Cake?
You can preserve the deliciousness of your apple walnut streusel cake by freezing it for up to 6 months. To do so, ensure it’s well wrapped in both film and aluminum foil before the glazing process.
When you’re ready to enjoy it, thaw the cake overnight in the fridge and bring it to room temperature. For the best results, always store the cake in an airtight container or wrap it in plastic before freezing to prevent any freezer burn.
Frequently Asked Questions About Apple Walnut Streusel Cake
What is apple walnut streusel cake?
Improve Flow: An apple walnut streusel cake combines apples, walnuts, and a streusel topping composed of flour, sugar, and butter.
How is apple walnut streusel cake served?
Indulge in the comforting warmth of apple walnut streusel cake.
What are some variations of apple walnut streusel cake?
Some variations of apple walnut streusel cake include adding lemon to the cake batter, using pecans instead of walnuts, and serving the cake with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream.
How do you make apple walnut streusel cake?
Crafting apple walnut streusel cake entails preparing a batter comprising flour, sugar, eggs, and other ingredients. Subsequently, fold in chopped apples and walnuts before finishing with a streusel topping, all before baking.
Apple Walnut Streusel Cake Recipe
Ingredients
For the Streusel:
- ⅔ cup 4 5/8 ounces firmly packed dark brown sugar
- ¾ cup 3 3/8ounces all purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup coarsely chopped walnuts
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled
For the Cake:
- 2 cups 9 ounces all purpose flour
- 1 ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- 8 tablespoons 4 ounces unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¼ cups 8 3/4 ounces firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 cup yogurt at room temperature
- 3 baking apples peeled, cored and sliced; divided
- 1 tsp of butter
- Caramel sauce purchased or see link after recipe for Espresso Caramel Sauce
Instructions
- To prepare, position the oven rack in the center and preheat the oven to 350°F. Next, lightly grease and flour both the sides and bottom of a 9" round springform pan. To prevent any dough from leaking during baking, tightly wrap the bottom and extend 1" up the sides of the pan with aluminum foil.
- Using an electric mixer with the paddle attachment on medium speed, beat butter, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl until well blended, approximately 3 minutes.
- Mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl for a well-blended mixture.
- Gently introduce the eggs, one at a time, ensuring a thorough beating after each addition. Don't forget to pause and scrape the bowl and beaters when needed.
- Start by adding half of the flour mixture and gently blend it on low speed. Next, incorporate the yogurt and continue mixing until everything is well blended. Finally, fold in the remaining flour mixture using a rubber spatula.
- Evenly spread half of the batter (approximately 1lb 2 ounces if you're using a scale) into the prepared pan.
- Evenly distribute half of the streusel mixture onto the batter.
- Evenly spread the remaining batter over the streusel by spooning it.
- Add two apple slices to the cake's top, gently pushing them in for a delightful garnish.
- Evenly distribute the remaining streusel over the surface.
- Achieve a golden-brown top and a clean toothpick test by baking for approximately 45-50 minutes. Then, let it cool on a wire rack until it reaches room temperature.
- Divide the remaining apple slices in half, sauté them in a teaspoon of butter for two minutes, then drizzle with caramel sauce. Finally, mix them thoroughly and place the mixture in the center of the coffee cake.
