Description
A cozy Breakfast Delight featuring a golden edge and pillowy center, perfect for chilly fall mornings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup plain yogurt (or buttermilk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- Optional streusel topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan and set aside.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until evenly combined.
- Cream butter and eggs: In another bowl, beat the softened butter with the eggs until smooth. Stir in yogurt and vanilla until well blended.
- Combine: Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined — don’t overmix.
- Add apples: Gently fold in the sliced apples, reserving a few slices to arrange on top for an attractive finish.
- Optional streusel: For the streusel, rub the cold butter into brown sugar and flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and arrange remaining apple slices on the surface. Bake 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the edges are golden.
- Cool and serve: Let the pan cool for 10–15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with a drizzle of honey, a dusting of powdered sugar, or a scoop of yogurt.
Notes
For a lighter approach, swap a cup of the flour for whole-grain flour. Thin, uniform apple slices ensure every bite has a balance of fruit and cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American