Spiced Apple Streusel Coffee Cake with Dulce de Leche:
Your New Brunch Best Friend
Calling all apple lovers and coffee cake fans! This isn't just any apple streusel cake recipe — it combines a tender, buttery cake, spiced crumbly Streusel adorned with tart apple slices, and a melt-in-your-mouth dulce de leche drizzle.
It's easy comfort food, so you can whip up this showstopper any morning (or afternoon!). Yum!
This coffee cake recipe is full of comforting flavors and fresh apples. Fresh from the oven in under an hour.
It's one of the best apple coffee cake recipes you'll ever bake, an easy way to turn apple season into a delicious breakfast treat. Impress guests at brunch, or simply treat yourself to a delightful breakfast.
This recipe was inspired by another delicious Latin cake on this site Passion Fruit Layer Cake and my other Latin breakfast recipe Pastelitos de Guayaba.
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Equipment
- Large bowl
- Medium bowl
- Small bowl
- Round springform pan or square pan.
- Pastry blender (also known as a pastry cutter)
- Rubber spatula Use an electric hand mixer (if desired), but you can easily make this cake by hand using a whisk and a rubber spatula, as shown in the pictures.
Ingredients
Ingredients for the Cake Batter
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- All-purpose Flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Butter softened at room temperature
- White Sugar
- Whole Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Nonfat plain Greek yogurt (sour cream is a suitable substitute)
- Ground Cinnamon
Ingredients for the Streusel
(crumb topping)
- All-purpose Flour
- Brown Sugar
- Ground Cinnamon
- Ground Cloves
- Salted Butter, cold and cubed.
Ingredients for the Apple and Dulce de Leche Topping
- Thinly sliced, unpeeled fresh apples (tart apples like Granny Smith or Pink Lady work great)
- Dulce de Leche plus some water (to soften). I use La Lechera.
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How to make this homemade Apple Coffee Cake with Dulce de Leche
Make the Cake Batter
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease the cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, create the flour mixture. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the 6 tablespoons of softened Butter and sugar until light. Add yogurt, eggs, and vanilla, and blend well.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and butter mixture
- Beat well but gently after each addition. This ensures a tender cake.
- Spread the cake batter in the prepared cake pan.
Make the Cinnamon Streusel Topping
- In a small bowl, combine streusel ingredients well except Butter.
- Then, cut in 2 tablespoons of cold Butter until crumbly using a pastry cutter or a large fork.
- Ensure all ingredients are mixed well and you have a well integrated streusel.
Instructions for the Apples and Dulce de Leche Cake Toppings
- Sprinkle half of the streusel topping over the batter.
- Thinly slice the unpeeled apples in approximately 1/8 thick slices.
- Arrange apples slices over the batter staggering them in a circular shape starting from the outside and making your way to the middle of the cake.
- Sprinkle the remaining streusel topping over the apples.
- Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine dulce de leche and water and microwave for 20-30 seconds.
- Drizzle over the apple cake. Enjoy!
As you savor your slice of apple crumb cake, enjoy it with a hot cup of coffee and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
This special breakfast treat is one of the best apple coffee cakes, and like me, I hope it becomes your new favorite.
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Storage
To keep the freshness intact, store any leftovers in an airtight container. This ensures that the cake remains moist and delicious.
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Spiced Apple Streusel Coffee Cake with Dulce de Leche
Equipment
- Large bowl, Medium bowl, Small bowl, Round springform pan or square pan. Pastry blender (also known as a pastry cutter). Rubber spatula. Use an electric hand mixer (if desired), but you can easily make this cake by hand using a whisk and a rubber spatula, as shown in the pictures.
Ingredients
Ingredients for the Cake Batter
- 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon softened at room temperature
- 6 tablespoon Butter
- 3/4 cup White Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1/3 cup Nonfat plain Greek Yogurt sour cream is a suitable substitute
Ingredients for the Streusel (crumb topping):
- 1/4 cup All-purpose Flour
- 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon Ground Cloves
- 2 tablespoons Salted Butter cold and cubed.
Ingredients for the Topping
- 2 cups thinly sliced unpeeled fresh apples (tart apples like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady work great)
- 3 tablespoons Dulce de Leche + 1 tablespoon water to soften. I use La Lechera brand.
Instructions
Make the Cake Batter
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease the cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, create the flour mixture. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside. Whisk until well mixed.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the six tablespoons of the softened Butter and sugar until light. Add yogurt, eggs, and vanilla, and blend well.
- Incorporate the flour mixture and beat until well incorporated.
- Spread the batter on the prepared pan.
Make the Cinnamon Streusel Topping
- In a small bowl, combine streusel ingredients except Butter.
- Cut in 2 tablespoons of cold Butter until crumbly using a pastry cutter or a large fork.
- Ensure all ingredients are mixed well, and you have a well-integrated streusel.
Instructions for the Apples and Dulce de Leche Cake Toppings
- Sprinkle half of the streusel topping over the batter.
- Thinly slice the unpeeled apples into approximately 1/8 thick slices.
- Arrange apple slices over the batter, staggering them in a circular shape starting from the outside and making your way to the middle of the cake.
- Sprinkle the remaining streusel topping over the apples.
- Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine dulce de leche and water and microwave for 20-30 seconds.
- Drizzle over the apple cake. Enjoy!
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Notes
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Catherine says
Love this recipe. Not only is it one of the best apple cakes I've ever made, but the streusel topping and the dulce de leche take it to a whole new level. Love the warming spices in the topping!
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
So happy you loved it! ? The streusel and dulce de leche really do make it next-level cozy.
Thanks for making our recipe!
Angela says
My whole family loved this cake! The recipe was easy to follow, the cake was very moist with the right balance of cinnamon & apples and it was absolutely beautiful! Will be making again!
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Hi Angela!
Thank you so much for trying the recipe and taking the time to share your feedback! I’m really glad to hear your family enjoyed the cake and that it turned out great.
Happy to know you’ll be making it again — it’s one of my favorites too! ?
Nisha says
This coffee cake is just perfect and I will be making this more often, ideal with my morning and evening coffee or tea.
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Thank you! I agree it's the ideal treat to pair with coffee or tea. I do it myself!
Elizabeth says
This recipe takes coffee cake to a whole new level! So rich and delicious. My family has already asked for me to make this again!
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Thank you so much for your feedback, Elizabeth! I’m thrilled your family loved it and that it’s already on their request list — enjoy making it again! 🙂
Criss says
I made the spiced apple streusel coffee cake again, and it was fantastic! The combination of flavors was amazing, especially with the dulce de leche. Perfect for cozy mornings!
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Thank you for your lovely comment! I’m so glad you enjoyed the cake (again!) ? — the dulce de leche really does make it extra special!
Liz says
This is a terrific recipe!!! We ate it for dessert, then had leftovers for both breakfast and dessert---worth every calorie!!
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Thank you so much for your amazing feedback! I’m thrilled you loved it enough to enjoy it for both dessert and breakfast — it’s definitely worth it!?
Swathi says
Spiced apple streusel cake is delicious I have tried it, I am going to make it again.
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Thanks! Glad you are planning to make it again — enjoy!
Dee says
The perfect cake. I added some vanilla ice cream and it made it even better.
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Yum. Adding ice cream sounds like the perfect touch — so glad you enjoyed the cake! 🙂
Criss says
Love this recipe! I made it last weekend, and the combination of the spiced apples with the streusel topping was a huge hit. The dulce de leche added just the right amount of sweetness. Definitely going to make it again!
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Hi Criss - Thank you for your lovely comment! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe and that it was a hit. Thank you for your review! ❤️?
Stacy says
This is the dessert I was looking for! It's perfect for our fall celebrations next month.
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
I'm glad you loved it! It's like a warm hug on a chilly fall day.?? Enjoy!
Swathi says
Apple stresuel cake is not only delciious but also beautiful . my family loved it.
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
I'm so happy you enjoyed the recipe. Thanks, Swathi!
Lathiya says
I love apple streusel cake and that dulce de leche on top was most delicious addition. Making this for weekend.
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
I'm happy you found your new favorite recipe. ❤️? Enjoy!
Liz says
I love apple recipes and this cake was fabulous!!! I even ate a slice for breakfast!
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Cake for breakfast!? What a perfect way to start your day.Sign me up!? I love apple recipes too, and I'm so glad you liked this cake recipe. ❤️? Thanks, Liz!
Claudia Cristina Ciorteanu says
I’ve made this spiced apple streusel coffee cake with dulce de leche, and it’s incredible! The combination of flavors and textures is absolutely delicious.
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Apple Streusel Cake is a classic for a reason, right!? Happy you liked this dulce de leche version. Thanks for your comment, Claudia! ?
Swathi says
Apple streusel cake is delicious. I made it great taste. Dulce de Leche's addition makes it more delectable.
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
For sure! Dulce de Leche adds so much deliciousness. Glad you liked it!
Claudia Cristina Ciorteanu says
Just made this Spiced Apple Streusel Coffee Cake with Dulce de Leche, and it's amazing! The combination of spices and the dulce de leche topping is perfect. Highly recommend giving it a try!
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Hi Claudia,
This is the best compliment! The dulce de leche topping takes this cake to the next level, right? Thank you so much for your comment. ❤️?
Nicole Kendrick says
This coffee cake was delicious! It tasted like fall with the apples and spices. A new favorite in our home for sure!
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
So good to hear! Agree, all fall flavors in just one cake. 🙂
Thanks for your comment!
Adriana says
Such a lovely slice of heaven to pair with my coffee
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Coffee and this cake were meant to be together in heaven ?
So happy you liked it. ?
Oscar says
I love the combo of apples and dulce de leche, this cake was spot-on delicious. Saving this recipe. Thank you.
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Thanks, Oscar! So indulgent and perfect with a cup of coffee!
Sonja says
This was utterly irresistable! The crunchy streusel and dulce de leche really take it over the top. Was a huge hit with friends on the weekend. Will certainly make it again.
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Thanks, Sonja!
Love hearing this. 🙂
Sonja says
Oh my, such a tempting cake! I just could not resist making it and it was such a hit with my friends. The crunchy streusel with the creamy dulce de leche really take it over the top.
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Hi Sonja,
Thanks for the review! The Dulce de Leche and spices take it to the next level. 🙂
Nora says
The cake turned out perfect! Juicy and full of flavour! The whole family loved it!
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Thank you, Nora!
So indulgent, isn't it. Happy your family liked it. 🙂