Apple Pie Coffee Cake
April 8th, 2009
Stumble it!
I have a knack for inventing things that have already been invented. I made my husband an apple pie for his birthday, and was reminded how annoying it is to peel, core, and chop a lot of apples. But I really like pies made with fresh fruit, so it’s not a process I’m planning on giving up anytime soon.
I went ahead and bought a jar of apple pie filling anyway, just in case I wanted to make a quicker pie with it, or do something else. I thought it might be really brilliant to use the filling in a coffee cake, and hey! It turns out there are lots of other brilliant people out there who have thought the same exact thing.
But my coffee cake is vegan, so nanner nanner boo boo! It’s also really quick and easy to put together, so it’s perfect for that lazy Sunday morning-turned-afternoon baking project.
Let this cake cool for a bit before cutting and you’ll be surprised how easy it is to serve; the cake holds up really well and doesn’t fall apart when slicing. It would be really nice served with a little scoop of vegan ice cream.
Apple Pie Coffee Cake
Makes 1 Cake
2 1/2 Cups Flour
1 Cup Granulated Sugar
1 tsp Baking Powder
3/4 tsp Salt*
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
2/3 Cup Canola Oil, or 2/3 Cup Earth Balance Margarine, softened
2/3 Cup Soymilk + 2 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar (or lemon juice)
2 Tbs Cornstarch mixed with 1/2 Cup Water
2 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 20 to 25 oz Jar Apple Pie Filling
1 Tbs Sugar mixed with 1 tsp Cinnamon, for topping.
*Reduce salt to 1/2 tsp if using Earth Balance.
Preheat oven to 350º F.
Combine all the dry ingredients of the cake and mix well. Add all of the liquid ingredients and fold the batter until just combined. The batter should be thick and nearly dough-like, as this will prevent the filling from sinking to the bottom of the pan.
Spread 1/2 of the batter in the bottom of a 9×11″ (or whatever) greased baking dish.
Add apple pie filling evenly over the top.
Spoon the rest of the batter over the top in clumps, leaving some of the apple filling showing through.
Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
Bake for 80 to 90 minutes or until a tester comes out clean. Be sure not to under bake. You may wish to cover the coffee cake with aluminum foil for the last 20-30 minutes to prevent over-browning.
Remove coffee cake from oven and let cool before serving. It’s just as good or better the next day.
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1. Christina Whiskhands | April 8th, 2009 at 11:57 am
Why I clicked from your Twitter to here in the middle of a work morning is beyond me. Now I’ll be dreaming about apple pie coffee cake all day long! Well, at least now I know what to do with the apples in my kitchen.
2. rachel | April 8th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
Well, I have never heard of using apple pie filling in a coffee cake before! Very clever and tasty looking.
3. Kim | April 8th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
In regards to the task of peeling/coring apples (which is a huge pain that I know well– last year I lived in a house with apple trees and it was my and another girl’s job to bake as much apple-related things as possible!), there is this handy tool my MIL has from her old homesteader days. It clamps to your cutting board (or wherever) and has another clamp to hold onto the apple. Then you just crank it with all your might and it simultaneously peels and cores the apple. It’s pretty awesome! I don’t know what they’re called, though I’m sure there are much fancier ones out now than her 20+ year old one.
Also, I can’t wait to make this :) Grocery store, here I come!
4. marika @ madcap | April 8th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
This looks entirely DELICIOUS.
5. Melissa | April 8th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
Wow, this is calling my name! I may have to serve this for Easter brunch! Thanks for the recipes and beautiful photos.
6. Vegan Woman | April 8th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
This looks absolutely delicious. Your blog is so delicious!
7. Dan | April 8th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
After seeing your photos, I know I’m going to be drooling the rest of the day.
8. Shelby | April 8th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
Stunning.
9. vegan on stage | April 8th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
omg that looks amazing! i havent baked in a long time.. maybe ill try this!
10. Mary | April 8th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
80 to 90 minutes? My, that’s a slow cooker. This looks delicious! I still have some chunky applesauce in my freezer from last fall that I think would work well in place of the pie filling. Thanks for the idea!
Yeah, I used a smaller, deeper dish, because I wanted nice tall pieces of cake. I bet if you used a larger dish it wouldn’t take so long, but the slices wouldn’t be as thick. It’ll taste the same either way, though!
11. Nicole | April 8th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Okay, as soon as I saw this I knew I had to make it. Running to the store to get ingredients now!!
12. Amanda Nicole | April 8th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
I foresee an apple coffee cake on my Easter menu! Thanks!
13. Scott M | April 8th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
Which do you prefer – canola or earth balance? is there a difference?
Hey Scott! I used canola because it’s cheaper and easier. The Earth Balance will make the cake a little richer tasting (more buttery), but it’s a pretty slight difference. Use whatever you have on hand, or is easier to find. The cake should be great either way.
14. snooky doodle | April 8th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
this must be so good :)
15. Josiane | April 8th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
I’m an apple pie lover, and I’m really into cakes these days, so… this recipe totally goes into my “must try soon” folder! Thanks for sharing it!
16. Gina | April 8th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
That looks so awesome :)
17. Happy Vegan Lady | April 8th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Oh. My. Word. Move aside boyfriend, I think I’ve found the new love of my life. I’m definitely going to make this at the weekend for my parents.
18. Melanie | April 8th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Hehe, I saw these photos on flickr and have been waiting patiently for you to post the recipe :). Good things come to those who wait!
19. Alisa - Frugal Foodie | April 8th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Well, it is the first time I have seen it and it looks delicious!
20. Macie | April 8th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
Beautiful! :)
21. Alison | April 8th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
Mmmm. I think this would go perfect with the last few jars of spiced pears that I have from last fall! Maybe for an Easter Breakfast!
22. Clare | April 8th, 2009 at 6:31 pm
I am confused… I am Australian, and coffee cake is an American thing for sure… but why is it called coffee cake if there’s no coffee in it?
I would call that an Apple Betty, I think *looks puzzled*
Hi Clare! In the US it’s a term often used for cakes served with coffee–you don’t need coffee in it to call it coffee cake. They usually contain cinnamon and often contain fruit.
23. Lucy | April 8th, 2009 at 6:55 pm
you’re amazing.
24. Marianne | April 9th, 2009 at 2:47 am
That looks excellent, and so simple to make. I bet it makes the house smell amazing as it’s baking too :)
25. Pearl | April 9th, 2009 at 4:51 am
that looks so nom! i’ve never made coffee cake, but i think when i do, i’ll be back to check on this recipe :)
26. Tena | April 9th, 2009 at 7:55 am
I have this baking in the oven right now. It looks really good as it is baking, and yes, it does make the house smell wonderful! I’ll let you know how it turns out when I try a piece!
27. Darlene | April 9th, 2009 at 9:54 am
Wow! This looks fabulous. What a great idea. I am definitely going to make this very soon.
28. Tena | April 9th, 2009 at 10:00 am
This came out WONDERFUL! I love the fact that it is made with no eggs. I am making this one again, with different pie fillings. AWESOME RECIPE! LOVE IT!
29. Jodye | April 9th, 2009 at 10:25 am
Oh my, I need to make this, ASAP!
30. stephchows | April 9th, 2009 at 10:49 am
I have totally “invented” something… only to realize… oh wait no not at all haha :) Yours looks fabulous anyway!
31. Charlotte (Music and Veganism) | April 9th, 2009 at 5:09 pm
My mouth is watering.
This reminds me of our Apple Cake that we make at my work. That one isn’t vegan, but it’s a traditional Jewish recipe and is already dairy-free, so I figure eliminating the eggs can’t be too hard (maybe just replace with apple sauce?). People rave about it and all the time and I can’t have it, so one of these days I’ll make it vegan!!
32. DJ Karma | April 10th, 2009 at 4:03 am
Great idea!
33. David | April 10th, 2009 at 10:52 am
Damn, that looks good!
34. Joanie Simon | April 10th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
What a heartwarming dish!
35. Jenn215 | April 10th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
your recipes make me want to become vegan just because they look that good.. and taste that good, i already made one.. I look forward to your reading your blog because you’re Awesome!!!
36. Lacey | April 10th, 2009 at 5:25 pm
This looks great!
37. laci | April 10th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
So pretty, perfect and delicious- I think I will try to make it with an apple pie filling from “The joy of vegan baking”! :-)
38. Clean Veggie | April 11th, 2009 at 6:42 am
wow this sounds amazing :D
i LOVE vegan baked goods.
39. ginger | April 11th, 2009 at 9:43 pm
nanner nanner boo boo!!! haha! you’re funny :)
this is a great recipe, i can tell by looking at the ingredients. i think i’ll be trying this one sometime. i also think that the apple pie filling might be great on a muffin. hhhmmmm. ideas are bubbling up!
thanks!
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41. Alexandria Pi | April 12th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
Made this for Easter brunch with blueberry filling instead of apple and upped the lemon juice in lieu of cinnamon. It was delicious and simple; thanks a bunch!
42. Julia | April 12th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
This looks absolutely delicious. Thank you for sharing! :)
43. Leonie | April 13th, 2009 at 1:47 am
OH-MY-GOOODD!! Lolo, you are so good! It seems like everything you try, comes out absolutely fantastic. I’m stunned. When can we order your cookbook? I would be the first to buy it!
44. eirene | April 13th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
oh, my god. this was so so good. i made this last night and brought in half to work today. it’s only 2 hours later and it’s already gone! damn, thank you for the recipe, everyone enjoyed it!!
45. Lindsey | April 13th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
eee! no more sweets. already ate two chocolate easter bunnies…. but it looks so good.
46. Emily | April 13th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
Thank you so much for posting the recipe! I made this for Easter and it was a big hit among my very omnivorous family. So easy to make, and makes the house smell likes apples and cinnamon, mmmmm :)
47. Steph (I am Bee) | April 14th, 2009 at 10:27 am
this looks absolutely delicious!
48. sarah | April 14th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
Amazing!!!
49. Jade | April 15th, 2009 at 10:27 am
How many people would the cake serve (approximately)? 8-10 or thereabouts? I’d love to make it for a church event but because we’re an 800-strong church I need to know how many cakes to make!
50. Deric | April 15th, 2009 at 11:05 am
I love StumbleUpon… I’m going out and getting Apple Pie filling right now just because that looks so good.
51. Ali | April 15th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
I made this last night for my fam and they loved it! I even added a little nutmeg to the batter and used wheat flour instead of white- definitely made it look different than these beautiful pics, but it worked great! I’d like to try it again with fresh apples and see how it goes. Thanks for the great dessert/breakfast item.:)
52. Debbie | April 16th, 2009 at 2:46 am
Hi this is my first post and I have to tell you how much my husband and I CRAZY LOVE your blog. I love the recipes he loves the photography. Any way, I didn’t have the apple pie filling so I used some canned tart cherries I made. It came out SOOO delicious. I HAVE TO try this using the apple pie filling it must be amazing!! Thank you for this easy delicious recipe, all of them.
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54. Vegan Betty | April 16th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
This is great and I can’t wait to make it. but it would be great if there was a way to print only the recipe and not the recipe with all the pictures b/c it’s such a waste of paper. Maybe you can have a link to print just the recipe? Thanks.
55. Ksenia | April 19th, 2009 at 10:59 am
Your cakes always look amazing! I think that they are the more appetizing cakes on the net xD
56. Ashley | April 23rd, 2009 at 2:55 pm
This was probably the best thing I’ve made in quite awhile! It got gobbled up completely almost right after I took it out of the oven! The smell was so irresistible and it tasted even better. Next time I need to buy a different dish to make this in (i used a casserole dish) so there’ll be more servings. Mmmm.
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58. Elizabeth | May 2nd, 2009 at 10:48 pm
I used whole wheat flour and added brown sugar to the topping.
Delicious. :) Thank you for the recipe.
59. MG | May 5th, 2009 at 11:46 am
I made this a few weeks ago and it was awesome! I keep mostly vegan, and my fiance doesn’t, but he loved it too! Think if I made it with that baking splenda, it would cut down the calories a little? We just started our wedding diet, but I’ve been craving this again!
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62. Nola | May 17th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
SOoooooo yummy!!! I made the cake this morning. I used fresh apples that I cooked in sugar, lemon juice and ginger instead of the apple pie filling. I also used water instead of the soy milk and whole wheat white flour…I was improvising….and it turned out great!! Awesome recipe.
63. Lisa | June 15th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
I just made this and it’s yumyum. I made a few modifications just for the hell of it, some ww flour, some apple sauce instead of all the oil and buttermilk instead of soy (I’m not vegan). Now how do I stop eating it?
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65. Maria | August 26th, 2009 at 11:13 am
Thank you so much! My baked goods rarely turn out quite right, but this one was perfect.! Awesome recipe.
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67. Sarah | November 8th, 2009 at 5:15 pm
mmhmm, it is in my oven right now. looks so good, i cannot wait to have a piece.
68. Lenka Streblova | November 24th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
well… slurp…;-))), I already made this cake twice, and love it each time. I add few tbsp of flax meal. it gives the cake hint of nuttiness… yummm, thank you much for this recipe!!
69. jenn | January 8th, 2010 at 8:42 pm
I don’t core apples – I just use the small end of a melon baller to scoop out the seedy center – that makes for less waste and is much easier on my hands (save the RSI for the keyboard, right?).
I borrowed part of this recipe and made up a plum coffee cake – check out my blog – I swear I will post pictures. Swear it. Truly.
70. Genny | January 15th, 2010 at 2:55 pm
Looks incredibly easy to make! This is why I love your blog so much, the recipes are very easy not to mention they are tempting!
71. PST | January 16th, 2010 at 3:11 am
I have tried of anything apple with coffee flavor, coffee seems so strong that might perhaps cover apple’s taste – although I am willing to try this out and see what we got.
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73. Melissa J. | February 7th, 2010 at 4:52 pm
This smells delicious, I’m having a hard time waiting for it to cool! My batter wasn’t as thick as the pictures show here, but I hve a feeling it’s going to taste great none-the-less. Yum!
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