This delightful coffee cake combines the warm flavors of cinnamon with the sweetness of fruit for a perfect treat.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a baking dish.
Greasing and flouring the dish ensures the cake doesn't stick and comes out easily.
In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, light brown sugar, and melted butter until smooth.
Mixing until smooth helps create a uniform batter.
Add the flour and ground cinnamon to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
Avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
Fold in the diced apples gently.
Folding gently prevents the fruit from breaking apart.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
Spreading the batter evenly ensures even baking.
In a small bowl, mix the chopped walnuts, dark brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and softened butter to create a crumbly topping.
Using your fingers to mix can help achieve the perfect crumbly texture.
Sprinkle the topping evenly over the batter.
Ensure the topping covers the batter completely for a flavorful crust.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Check the cake a few minutes before the suggested time to prevent overbaking.
Let the cake cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your delicious cinnamon fruit coffee cake!
Serving the cake warm enhances its flavors and aroma.