This Air Fryer Apple Coffee Cake is soft, moist, and bursting with sweet, cinnamon-spiced apples. Quick and easy to make, it’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy dessert anytime.
If you’re looking for a quick and delicious dessert or breakfast treat, this Air Fryer Apple Coffee Cake is a must-try.
Bursting with tender, cinnamon-spiced apples and a soft, moist crumb, it’s baked to perfection in the air fryer for a golden, flavorful finish.
Perfect for cozy mornings, brunch gatherings, or an anytime sweet treat, this cake combines the comforting flavors of fall with the convenience of fast, fuss-free cooking.
Why You Will Love This Recipe!
- Quick and Easy: Made entirely in the air fryer for fast, hassle-free baking.
- Moist and Tender: Soft, fluffy cake that stays perfectly moist every time.
- Bursting with Apples: Sweet, cinnamon-spiced apple chunks in every bite.
- Perfectly Golden Crust: Air fryer creates a lightly crisp, golden exterior.
- Versatile Treat: Ideal for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or snack time.
Ingredients Needed
- Butter: Adds richness, moisture, and tender texture to cake.
- Granulated sugar: Sweetens the batter and helps with browning.
- Brown sugar: Adds sweetness and a slight caramel flavor.
- Egg: Provides structure, moisture, and helps bind ingredients.
- Vanilla extract: Enhances flavor with warm, aromatic notes.
- All-purpose flour: Provides structure and foundation for the cake batter.
- Salt: Balances sweetness and enhances overall flavor.
- Baking powder: Leavening agent that makes cake light and fluffy.
- Cinnamon: Adds warm, sweet, and slightly spicy flavor.
- Milk: Adds moisture and helps create a tender crumb.
- Green apple (peeled and chopped): Adds freshness, moisture, and a tart sweetness..
- Powdered sugar: Sweet, smooth base for the drizzle glaze.
How To Make Air Fryer Apple Coffee Cake
Step One: Preheat the air fryer temperature to 320 degrees F. Grease or line an 8×8-inch air fryer-safe pan with parchment paper and lightly coat with nonstick spray; set aside. Peel and chop the apple.
Step Two: In a large bowl, beat together the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Mix in the flour, salt, and baking powder until combined, then add the milk and beat until a smooth batter forms.
Step Three: Spread half of the batter evenly into the prepared pan, then layer the chopped apples on top. For the crumb topping, combine the butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Cut the butter into the mixture until crumbly and sprinkle half of it over the apples.
Step Four: Spread the remaining batter evenly over the apples and initial crumb layer, then top with the remaining crumbs. Place the pan into the preheated air fryer and cook for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool slightly, then drizzle the glaze over the cake before serving.
Air Fryer Apple Coffee Cake Recipe Tips
- Use a firm, tart apple: Granny Smith or Honeycrisp hold their shape and add a nice tang.
- Don’t overmix the batter: Mix until just combined to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- Evenly layer crumbs and apples: Helps ensure every bite has a balance of apple, cake, and crumb topping.
- Check for doneness early: Air fryer cook times can vary, so start checking at 25 minutes.
- Let it cool slightly: This makes slicing easier and prevents the glaze from melting too much.
- Optional add-ins: Sprinkle chopped walnuts or pecans into the crumb topping for extra crunch.
Storing Instructions
- At room temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- In the refrigerator: Cover with plastic wrap or a lid; it will keep for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil, or place in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.
Air Fryer Apple Coffee Cake Recipe Faqs
Can I use a different type of apple? Yes! Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji apples all work well. Just make sure they are peeled and chopped into even pieces.
What size pan should I use in the air fryer? An 8×8-inch air fryer-safe pan works best. Make sure it fits comfortably in your air fryer basket with some space around for air circulation.
Can I make this cake ahead of time? Absolutely! You can prepare the batter and crumb topping a day ahead, then bake it fresh in the air fryer.
Can I skip the glaze? Yes, the cake is still delicious without the glaze, but the glaze adds extra sweetness and flavor.
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Air Fryer Apple Coffee Cake
Description
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients:
- ½ cup butter, softened, 1 stick
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 large green apple, peeled and chopped
Crumb Topping Ingredients:
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Glaze Ingredients:
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 320°F. Grease or line an 8×8-inch air fryer-safe pan with parchment paper and lightly coat with nonstick spray; set aside. Peel and chop the 1 large green apple.
- In a large bowl, beat together the ½ cup butter, ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 large egg½ tsp cinnamon, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Mix in the 1 ½ cups all purpose flour, ½ teaspoon salt and 2 teaspoons baking powder until combined, then add the ¾ cup milk and beat until a smooth batter forms.
- Spread half of the batter evenly into the prepared pan, then layer the chopped apples on top. For the crumb topping, combine the ½ cup butter, ¾ cup brown sugar, 1 cup all purpose flour and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a medium bowl. Cut the butter into the mixture until crumbly and sprinkle half of it over the apples.
- Spread the remaining batter evenly over the apples and initial crumb layer, then top with the remaining crumbs. Place the pan into the preheated air fryer and cook for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool slightly, then drizzle the glaze over the cake before serving.
- To Make the glaze: Mix ¼ cup powdered sugar, ½ tsp vanilla, and 1 tsp milk, mix until smooth.
Equipment
- Baking Pan
- Cooking Spray
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