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The Best Caramel Apple Coffee Cake

Pumpkin desserts always seem to take center stage during the fall. But, apples are also a great addition to baking during this time of year! This caramel apple coffee cake truly tastes just like a yummy caramel apple that you would make in the autumn months! With chunks of tart Granny Smith apples throughout and just a drizzle of gooey, homemade caramel sauce on top, this coffee cake isn't too sweet but will definitely satisfy your cravings for a cozy fall treat!
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 slices

Ingredients
  

For the Coffee Cake

  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • cups sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce (room temperature)
  • cup canola oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 3 cups chopped, peeled Granny Smith Apples

For the Caramel Sauce

  • cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp whole milk
  • dash of salt
  • ¼ chopped pecans for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

For the Coffee Cake

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 10-inch fluted bundt pan (or spray with Pam for Baking - this works great!)
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, applesauce, oil and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk the flour, salt and baking soda together.
  • Gradually add your dry ingredients to your wet, whisking until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in apple chunks.
  • Transfer batter to prepared baking pan. Bake 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes and then invert onto a wire rack to finish cooling (about an hour).

For the Caramel Sauce

  • In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, milk and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook for 2 minutes and then remove from heat. Let stand to thicken slightly.
  • Drizzle warm caramel sauce over cooled coffee cake. Sprinkle with chopped pecans if desired. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • This recipe was tested at high altitude (5,800 feet in elevation) and worked perfectly! If you'd like a less crispy exterior, reduce sugar by 1 tbsp. This recipe will work well at lower elevations as well
 
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Keyword Breakfast, Coffee Cake, Fall Desserts