Apple Cider Coffee Cake

The Coziest Fall Coffee Cake You’ll Ever Bake

If you only bake one thing this fall, let it be this Apple Cider Coffee Cake. It’s soft, buttery, and infused with real apple cider for that perfect balance of sweetness and spice. The tender cake is topped with a buttery brown sugar streusel that’s crisp on top and slightly gooey underneath — the ultimate fall treat.

Whether you’re baking it for a cozy weekend brunch, gifting it to friends, or pairing it with your morning coffee, this apple cider coffee cake brings all the warm, nostalgic flavors of the season to your kitchen.

For the Cake:

• ¾ cup sugar

• 1 ½ sticks (¾ cup) unsalted butter, melted

• 2 large eggs

• 1 cup apple cider

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 2 teaspoons cinnamon

• ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Streusel Topping

• 1 cup brown sugar

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• ½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted or softened

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line an 8x8-inch (or 9x9-inch) baking pan with parchment paper.

2. Mix the wet ingredients:
   In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, and eggs until smooth. Add the apple cider and vanilla, whisking until fully combined.

3. Combine the dry ingredients:
   In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

4. Bring it together:
   Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined — don’t overmix!

5. Make the streusel:
   In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, softened butter, and cinnamon until a crumbly mixture forms. Don’t be afraid to use your hands.

6. Assemble and bake:
   Pour the batter into your prepared pan and evenly sprinkle the streusel over the top.

7. Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.

8. Cool and serve:
   Let the coffee cake cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm with coffee, or wrap tightly once cooled for gifting.