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Apple Coffee Cake

Delicious Apple Coffee Cake with Caramel Drizzle Bliss

This Apple Coffee Cake combines tender apple slices and flaky crescent roll dough, topped with caramel drizzle, making it a comforting dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 package Refrigerated Crescent Dough You can also use puff pastry but adjust baking time.
  • 2 large Apples Red Delicious or Granny Smith are ideal, but feel free to mix for complexity.
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Dark brown sugar can be used for a deeper flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Lime juice can be used in a pinch.
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Nutmeg can be swapped for a different warming note.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Omit for a simpler flavor profile.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Caramel Sauce Store-bought caramel sauce is an easy time-saver.
  • 1 teaspoon Fleur de Sel Regular sea salt works perfectly as an alternative.

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Break the crescent roll dough into triangles and press them into the sides of the prepared springform pan.
  4. Layer half of the coated apples over the crescent dough, followed by another layer of crescent dough, then the rest of the apples, and top with the last piece of dough.
  5. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. Let the cake cool for about 10 minutes in the pan before removing the sides.
  7. Drizzle caramel sauce over the top and sprinkle with fleur de sel before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, mix a variety of sweet and tart apples and reheat individual slices before serving.

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