This one-bowl apple coffee cake recipe is super easy, with less mess. The texture is soft, the apples stay juicy, and that cinnamon streusel topping is impossible to resist. I make this one-bowl apple coffee cake when I want something easy but special. In This Article Amy’s NotesKey Recipe IngredientsSubstitutions And VariationsStep-By-Step Recipe InstructionsHow To Prep AheadVideo: Watch Us Make This RecipeApple Coffee Cake Recipe RecipeFrequently Asked QuestionsMore to Bake and Eat View more This post may contain affiliate links, at no additional cost to you. Amy’s Notes This apple coffee cake is my go-to when I want cozy apple dessert that’s easy to make. Here’s why I can never resist baking it: Buttery, Tender Crumb: The cake turns out soft, rich, and perfectly moist from the mix of butter, yogurt, and apples. Every bite melts in your mouth with just the right touch of sweetness. Cinnamon Pecan Streusel: The topping is packed with toasted pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the most irresistible crunch. It reminds me of the topping we add to our Pumpkin Coffee Cake. One-Bowl Simplicity: You don’t need multiple bowls or fancy steps for this recipe. Everything mixes together easily, a lot like our One Bowl Apple Cake. Perfect Fall Flavor: Granny Smith apples keep the flavor bright and balanced. Paired with warm spices, it’s the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell like autumn. Delicious Anytime: I love serving it in the morning with coffee, as an afternoon treat, or even for dessert with a drizzle of glaze. It’s simple, homey, and always a hit. Key Recipe Ingredients Granny Smith Apples – These tart, crisp apples hold their shape while baking and add juicy bursts of flavor in every bite. Granulated Sugar & Light Brown Sugar – Granulated sugar sweetens the cake, while brown sugar adds a warm, caramelized flavor to the streusel. Greek Yogurt & Whole Milk – The combo adds moisture and a slight tang, creating a rich, soft texture in the cake without being too dense. Salted Butter – Melted into the batter and worked cold into the topping, butter brings rich flavor and tenderness throughout. Ground Cinnamon – Infuses both the cake and topping with cozy, spiced warmth that complements the apples perfectly. Pecans – Toasted and chopped, they add nutty crunch to the streusel, making each bite textured and satisfying. Powdered Sugar & Milk (Optional Drizzle) – Whisked together to create a simple icing that adds a sweet finish to the cooled cake. Substitutions And Variations Here are some of our favorite substitutions and variations: Apple Options: Granny Smith apples give the best balance of tart and sweet, but Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Pink Lady work beautifully too. You can even mix two varieties for more flavor depth. Different Nuts: Pecans are wonderful here, but walnuts or almonds add a lovely crunch too. For a nut-free version, use rolled oats or shredded coconut in the topping for texture. Step-By-Step Recipe Instructions Combine wet ingredients. Add dry ingredients and mix. Fold in chopped apples. Prepare pecan streusel topping. Spread apple coffee cake batter in pan. Top with pecan streusel topping and bake. Combine powdered sugar with milk for drizzle. Drizzle icing on baked apple coffee cake. For full list of ingredients and instructions, see recipe card below. How To Prep Ahead Take a look at our best prep-ahead strategies for this recipe: Prep Streusel Ahead: You can make the pecan streusel topping a day or two in advance. Just mix it up, work in the butter until crumbly, fold in the pecans, and keep it chilled in an airtight container until you’re ready to bake. Make Entirely in Advance: This apple coffee cake stays moist and tender for several days. Bake it the night before, let it cool completely, and keep it tightly wrapped at room temperature to serve in the morning. This apple coffee cake comes together in one bowl, and the streusel bakes into a golden, nutty crust. Video: Watch Us Make This Recipe Print Apple Coffee Cake Recipe This Apple Coffee Cake recipe only uses one bowl. You get to dump all the cake ingredients together, without the fuss of wet/dry ingredients separately. Course BreakfastCuisine AmericanDiet VegetarianMethod Bake, Oven Prep Time 30 minutes minutesCook Time 45 minutes minutesTotal Time 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes Servings 20 Calories 247kcal Author Amy Dong IngredientsFor the Cake:2 cups all purpose flour1 cup granulated sugar½ cup Greek yogurt whole plain ½ cup salted butter melted¼ cup whole milk2 large eggs1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon vanilla¼ teaspoon table salt3 granny smith apples large, peeled and diced smallStreusel Topping:8 tablespoons salted butter very cold, diced½ cup light brown sugar firmly packed1 cup all purpose flour2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 cup pecans toasted, choppedOptional Drizzle:1 cup powdered sugar2 tablespoons milk more or less, depending on thickness desired InstructionsMake the Topping ahead of time: Combine all topping ingredients except pecans in a large bowl. Use fingers to work mixture into the texture of wet sand. Work in the pecans. Cover and keep chilled.Butter a 13×9 in baking pan and preheat oven to 350F, with rack on lower middle position.Combine all cake ingredients except apples in the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the paddle attachment, mix at medium speed, stopping to scrape a few times, just until mixture is combined. Don't over mix.Use a rubber spatula to fold in apples. Batter will be thick. Spread batter into prepared baking pan, evening out the top and corners. Sprinkle evenly with streusel topping. Bake 40-50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out with a few small tender crumbs attached. Do not over-bake. If topping browns too quickly during baking, cover loosely with foil. Let cake cool completely before cutting into it. If desired, make drizzle by combining powder sugar with milk and whisking until combined. Add more powdered sugar or milk as needed to reach desired consistency. Drizzle over cooled cake. Video Notes Don’t overmix the batter once you add the apples. Overmixing can make the cake dense instead of tender. Actual bake time varies, depending on individual ovens.  For a layered coffee cake: Double the streusel ingredients. Spread half of batter into bottom of baking pan. Sprinkle with half the streusel. Evenly spoon remaining batter evenly on top. Sprinkle remaining streusel over cake. Bake as directed; may need to increase bake time a bit.  This cake keeps well when wrapped airtight at mild room temperature for 3-4 days. Leftovers can also be frozen in airtight containers for up to a month.  This recipe is part of our Fall Recipes Collection.   If you enjoyed this recipe, please come back and give it a rating. We hearing from you!  Join our Free Recipe Club and get our newest, best recipes each week! NutritionCalories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 172mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 269IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg Frequently Asked Questions Do I have to peel the apples? It’s best to peel them so the cake texture stays soft and pleasant. The peels can become tough or chewy once baked, which takes away from the soft, tender texture of the cake. Can I add the streusel in the middle too? Yes! For a layered coffee cake, double the streusel and add half in the middle of the batter. See recipe notes for full instructions. How do I know when the cake is fully baked? Start checking the cake at around 40 minutes. Insert a toothpick into the center – if it comes out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter, it’s ready. How long does this apple coffee cake keep? If kept airtight, this coffee cake stays moist and flavorful for 3 to 4 days at a moderate room temperature. You can also store it in the fridge if your kitchen runs warm, just let it come to room temp before serving for the best texture. More to Bake and Eat Apple Fritter Bread – It’s loaded with apples, spices, and topped with a decadent brown sugar-pecan topping. Don’t let fall slip away without baking this bread. Apple French Toast Casserole – Want to sleep in but still serve a hearty breakfast? Try this make-ahead Upside Down Apple French Toast Bake! Assemble everything the night before and just pop it in the oven the next morning. Easy Apple Crisp – Envelope your tastebuds in the flavors of fall. This easy apple crisp is teeming with juicy apples and topped with crispy, crunchy oats, and toasted pecans.  Apple Cake with Caramel – This caramel apple cake is such a gem. It’s super moist, tender, and brimming with warm spices and plummy apples. 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