Apple Crumb Coffee Cake

Apple Crumb Coffee Cake is a moist, tender cake layered with spiced apple chunks and topped with a buttery, crunchy streusel crumb. It typically features ingredients like flour, sugar, butter, cinnamon, and fresh apples, and is a beloved staple in American home baking and café culture.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from flour, sugar, and butter, with minimal protein. A single slice generally provides around 300-400 calories, along with some dietary fiber and vitamin C from the apples.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	420 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	60 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	35 g
Sodium	310 mg
Vitamin C	3 mg
Calcium	45 mg
Iron	2 mg
Potassium	120 mg
Vitamin A	100 IU
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg
Niacin (B3)	1.5 mg
Folate	40 mcg

Per 1 slice (approx. 120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a classic example of 'comfort food' often enjoyed with coffee or tea, bridging breakfast and dessert. Nutritionally, while indulgent, the inclusion of apples adds a touch of natural fruit sweetness and fiber, setting it apart from purely sugary baked goods.