Best 9 Apple Coffee Cake Braid Recipes

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Indulge in the enticing aroma of freshly baked Apple Coffee Cake Braid, a delightful pastry that harmonizes the flavors of sweet apples, warm spices, and a hint of coffee. This tantalizing treat features a flaky, golden-brown crust that encases a tender, moist filling bursting with the juicy sweetness of apples and the comforting flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg. Drizzled with a delectable glaze, this braid is adorned with a delicate sprinkle of turbinado sugar, adding a touch of sweetness and crunch. Our curated collection of recipes offers variations of this classic coffee cake, each with its own unique twist. Whether you prefer a traditional version, a gluten-free alternative, or a vegan interpretation, we have a recipe that will satisfy your cravings. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the delightful world of Apple Coffee Cake Braid, a perfect companion for a cozy morning breakfast, a delightful afternoon snack, or an impressive dessert to share with loved ones.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APPLE DANISH BRAID



Apple Danish Braid image

It's easier than you think to make this beautiful homemade Apple Danish! A delightfully flaky crust is filled with caramelized apples and crumble topping makes this recipe a fall favorite!

Provided by Melissa Riker

Categories     breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1 puff pastry dough sheet, thawed
4 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
pinch of salt
2 large apples, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup flour
1 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

  • Combine butter, sugar, water, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a medium saucepan.
  • Heat over medium heat until boiling.
  • Boil 2 minutes while stirring often, then add diced apples.
  • Simmer 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove the pan from heat and allow to cool.
  • Mix dry crumble ingredients in a bowl (brown sugar, cinnamon and flour.) Cut in butter with two knives or a pastry cutter until thoroughly blended and crumbly.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Lay puff pastry sheet on the baking sheet, use a knife to cut 1" slices into the outer thirds of the dough.
  • Spread cooled apple mixture along the middle third, then top with crumble.
  • Fold over the outer edges to "braid" them bu criss-crossing them at a slight downward angle.
  • Beat together egg and water and use a pastry brush to coat the top of the danish.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Sugar 20.7 g, Sodium 379.9 mg, Fat 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3.7 g, Cholesterol 44.2 mg

APPLE COFFEE CAKE



Apple Coffee Cake image

Tart sour cream flavors this moist apple cinnamon coffee cake covered with brown sugar and crunchy nuts. The yield is two pans, so you can serve one and freeze the other for a busy morning or unexpected company. -Dawn Fagerstrom, Warren, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 2 coffee cakes (9 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1-3/4 to 2 cups chopped peeled tart apples
TOPPING:
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons cold butter
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, mixing well after each addition. Stir in apples. Transfer to two greased 8-in. square baking dishes. , For topping, combine brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in nuts; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Serve warm or cool completely before serving., Freeze option: Securely wrap cooled coffee cake in foil, then freeze. To use, thaw in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BRAIDED COFFEE CAKE



Braided Coffee Cake image

Combining two recipes had a wonderful result in a delicious coffee cake which I serve often to friends and family.-Jenny Reece, Lowry, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 recipe Basic Sweet Dough
1 recipe Chocolate Lover's or Cinnamon Nut or Fruity Cream Cheese Filling

Steps:

  • Roll dough into a 14x11-in. rectangle on a large greased baking sheet. Spread filling down center third of rectangle. (If using Fruity Cream Cheese Filling, first spread cream cheese mixture over dough, then top with jam.) On each long side, cut 1-in. strips about 3 in. into center. Starting at one end, fold alternately strips at an angle across filling (see photo at far right). Pinch ends to seal. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.

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APPLE SPICE COFFEE CAKE



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I created this recipe based on one served at the cafe I worked in during college. You can add nuts if you like, or easily double the recipe if you need more coffee cake.

Provided by sonjagroset

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ teaspoon butter, or as needed
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup white sugar
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon fine salt
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¾ teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon baking soda
¾ cup buttermilk
1 egg
2 apples - peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Butter the inside of an 8-inch glass baking pan.
  • Mix flour, brown sugar, oil, white sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, salt, and ginger together in a large bowl. Transfer 1/2 cup of the mixture into a second bowl for the crumble topping; stir in remaining 2 teaspoons cinnamon.
  • Whisk baking powder and baking soda into the flour mixture.
  • Beat buttermilk and egg together in a measuring cup to combine. Pour into the large bowl of flour mixture; add apples. Stir until just blended and no pockets of flour remain. Pour mixture into the prepared pan; cover with the crumble topping.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until apples are tender and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out dry, 40 to 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.7 calories, Carbohydrate 45.4 g, Cholesterol 19.9 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 278.9 mg, Sugar 24.4 g

APPLE CRUMBLE COFFEE CAKE



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Finally, after all these years, I've come up with a solution for people who can't decide whether to make an apple crumble or coffee cake. This features the best things about both of those recipes. It's like baking a crumb-topped coffee cake on top of another coffee cake!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 teaspoons unsalted butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ cups finely chopped toasted walnuts
⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
⅓ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup white sugar
2 large eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup plain yogurt
2 each Honeycrisp apples

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x12-inch baking dish generously.
  • Whisk flour, sea salt, baking powder, and baking soda together in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Combine walnuts, brown sugar, white sugar, salt, cinnamon, and melted butter in a bowl. Mix until walnuts and sugar are thoroughly coated with butter.
  • Cream butter and sugar together in another bowl with a spatula until well blended. Add 1 egg and whisk until mixture is smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk in second egg until thoroughly incorporated. Add vanilla extract and yogurt; whisk together. Add flour mixture to wet ingredients; whisk just until flour disappears. Do not overmix.
  • Remove cores from apples. Cut across into 1/8- to 1/4-inch slices. Stack up a few slices, make 1 cut down the center, and dice across into cubes. Add to cake batter, folding in with a spatula until just combined.
  • Spread 1/2 of the batter evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Scatter 1/2 of the crumble mixture evenly over the top. Top with the rest of the batter in dollops. Spread carefully to evenly distribute, trying not to disturb the crumbs. Top with the rest of the crumb mixture. Press crumbs into the batter very gently.
  • Bake in the center of the preheated oven until a toothpick or bamboo skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes, before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.9 calories, Carbohydrate 76 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 34.1 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 434.9 mg, Sugar 48.1 g

APPLE COFFEE CAKE BREAD



Apple Coffee Cake Bread image

I've loved to cook since my grandmother helped me stand in a chair and "fry" toast when I was 4. I've been a nurse for 18 years, and my husband and I and our daughter recently moved here to Bristol, Tennessee from Bristol, Virginia-the state line runs down Main Street!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter, divided
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped peeled tart apples
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream sugar and 1/2 cup butter. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Add baking soda to buttermilk; add to creamed mixture. Mix in flour and salt. Stir in apples, nuts and raisins. Pour into two greased and floured 8x4-in. loaf pans. Melt remaining butter; drizzle over loaves. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over loaves. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes. Turn out on a wire rack to cool. Slice in 1-1/2-in. pieces to serve.

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COFFEE CAKE RING



Coffee Cake Ring image

The glaze on this delicious coffee cake makes is wonderful to serve at any get-together.-Jenny Reece, Lowry, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 recipe Basic Sweet Dough
1 recipe Chocolate Lover's or Cinnamon Nut or Fruity Cream Cheese Filling
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 15x12-in. rectangle. Spread filling to within 1/2 in. of edges. (If using Fruity Cream Cheese Filling, spread with cream cheese mixture; set jam aside.) Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. place, seam side down, on a greased 12-in. pizza pan; pinch ends together to form a ring. With scissors, cut from outside edge two-thirds of the way toward center of the ring at 1-1/2-in. intervals (see photos below right). Separate pieces; slightly twist to show filling. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. (If using Fruity Cream Cheese Filling, place 1 teaspoon of jam in the center of each slice.) Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool. , For glaze, combine sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. drizzle over coffee cake.

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APPLE COFFEE CAKE



Apple Coffee Cake image

This is really easy and so very, very good. I like to add a dollop of vanilla yogurt on top of my piece of coffee cake. Yummy!

Provided by Nancy Gibson

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

cooking spray
1 tablespoon flour, or as needed
¼ cup butter, softened
¾ cup brown sugar
1 large egg
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup vanilla yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups diced Granny Smith apple
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray; dust with 1 tablespoon flour.
  • Beat 1/4 cup butter and 3/4 cup brown sugar together with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Beat egg into butter mixture. Add sour cream, vanilla yogurt, and vanilla extract to the mixture; beat to integrate.
  • Stir 1 cup flour, 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl; add to the butter mixture and beat to combine into a batter. Fold apples into the batter. Pour batter into prepared baking dish.
  • Mix 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup flour, 2 tablespoons butter, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon together in a bowl using a fork to achieve a crumbly consistency; sprinkle over the top of the batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Carbohydrate 41.4 g, Cholesterol 46.9 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 235.7 mg, Sugar 24.3 g

APPLE-CREAM CHEESE COFFEE CAKE



Apple-Cream Cheese Coffee Cake image

Take a coffee cake break! This tempting coffee cake is filled with cream cheese and topped with apples, cinnamon and walnuts.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (8 oz) cream cheese
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1 package (3 oz) cream cheese
1/4 cup firm butter or margarine
1/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 can (21 oz) apple pie filling
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease cookie sheet. In medium bowl, beat 8 ounces cream cheese, 1/3 cup sugar, the lemon peel and lemon juice with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth; reserve.
  • In large bowl, place Bisquick mix. Cut in 3 ounces cream cheese and the butter using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions) until crumbly. Stir in milk. Place dough on surface well sprinkled with Bisquick mix; roll in Bisquick mix to coat. Knead 8 to 10 times.
  • Roll dough into 12x8-inch rectangle. Place on cookie sheet. Spread reserved cream cheese mixture down center of rectangle. Make cuts, 2 1/2-inches long, at 1 inch intervals on 12 inch sides of rectangle. Fold strips over filling, overlapping strips. In small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons sugar and the cinnamon; sprinkle over top.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes. Carefully place on cooling rack; cool completely. Spoon pie filling down center of coffee cake. Sprinkle with walnuts. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 420 mg, Sugar 26 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Use a sharp knife to cut the apples into thin slices. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Be sure to mix the cinnamon and sugar together before adding them to the apples. This will help the flavors blend together.
  • If you don't have a pastry brush, you can use a spoon to brush the milk over the braid.
  • Keep an eye on the braid while it's baking. If it starts to get too brown, cover it with foil.
  • Let the braid cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

This apple coffee cake braid is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch treat. It's perfect for special occasions or everyday gatherings. The braid is made with a simple yeast dough that is rolled out and filled with a mixture of apples, cinnamon, and sugar. The braid is then baked until golden brown and glazed with a sweet milk glaze. The result is a moist and flavorful braid that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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