Easy Apple Coffee Cake

Ingredients

•  2 apples, diced into small pieces (I recommend granny smith, honey crisp, or gala)
•  1/2 cup brown sugar
•  1 & 1/2 tbsp cinnamon
•  1 cup sour cream
•  3/4 cup vegetable oil
•  4 eggs
•  1 tsp vanilla extract
•  1 box yellow cake mix, 15.25 oz (can use a gluten free mix!)

GLAZE

•  2 cups powdered sugar
•  3 tbsp milk or more in needed
•  1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350º F. Spray a 9×13 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
2. Dice the apples into small pieces. Set aside.
3. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon, mix with a spoon to combine. Remove 3 tbsp and sprinkle over the apples. Set aside the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture. And set aside the apples. 
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract, beat with an electric mixer for 1 minute or until combined. Add in the cake mix, gently mixing with the beater. Add in the apples and mix by hand until incorporated. Pour the cake mixture into the 9×13 inch pan, smooth with a spatula.
5. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture all over the cake. Use a butter knife or spatula to swirl this mixture into the cake batter.
6. Bake for 32-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool while you make the glaze.
7. In a mixing bowl combine the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla extract. Use a whisk to stir the mixture until it’s smooth.

YOUR CHOICE: pour the glaze over the warm cake or let the cake cool completely then add the glaze. Serve right away or cover the cake pan with a lid and store on the counter until serving.

Want Cream Cheese Icing Instead?

Beat 4 oz softened cream cheese with 2 cups powdered sugar and 1/4 cup milk until thick. If too thick, beat in more milk (1 tsp at a time).

ORIGINAL RECIPE