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Penny's Apple Brown Sugar Coffee Cake

Penny's Apple Brown Sugar Coffee Cake
Not all apple cakes are the same. This one is the perfect mix of sweet apple and spiced chocolate crumb. —Silvana Nardone, Brooklyn, New York
8 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plus 2 teaspoons gluten-free all-purpose flour, divided
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar, divided
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (1-1/2 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large apples, cored, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°. Lightly grease a 9-in. round baking or
  • springform pan. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, baking
  • powder and salt. In a small bowl, stir together the remaining 2
  • teaspoons flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, chocolate chips, walnuts and
  • cinnamon.
  • In another small bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar and
  • remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar until smooth. Whisk in the oil and
  • vanilla. Stir into the flour mixture until just combined. Pour half
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Penny's Apple Brown Sugar Coffee Cake (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • the batter into prepared pan, top with half the apples and half the
  • crumb mixture; repeat with the remaining batter, apples and crumb
  • mixture. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out
  • clean, 30-35 minutes. Yield: 8 servings.
Editor's Note: Read all ingredient labels for possible gluten and dairy content prior to use. Ingredient formulas can change, and production facilities vary among brands. If you’re concerned that your brand may contain gluten or dairy, contact the company.
Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 419 calories, 22 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 53 mg cholesterol, 200 mg sodium, 55 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013