Apple-Bourbon Coffee Cake Recipe

Level: Easy
Yield: 8 servings
Nutritional Analysis Per Serving
Serving Size: 1 of 8 servings
Calories: 615
Total Fat: 26 g
Saturated Fat: 16 g
Carbohydrates: 87 g
Dietary Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 52 g
Protein: 7 g
Cholesterol: 111 mg
Sodium: 332 mg
Total time: 2 hr 50 min (including cooling time)
Active time: 30 min

Crumb Topping:

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of fine salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

Cake:

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing the pan
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons bourbon
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
2/3 cup apple butter

Craving a cozy, cinnamon-spiced treat? Whip up this irresistible Bourbon Apple Butter Coffee Cake with a buttery crumb topping that'll make your kitchen smell like heaven. Perfect for brunch or dessert!

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In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Work in the softened butter with your fingers or a fork until it forms delicious, crumbly clustersyour topping is ready!
Preheat your oven to 350F and generously butter an 8-inch square pan. Get ready for bakery-fresh magic.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and saltthe base of your fluffy cake.
In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium-high until light and creamy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs one by one, beating well after each. Stir in the bourbon and vanilla for that warm, boozy kick.
On low speed, alternate adding the flour mixture and sour cream in three batches, starting and ending with flour. Mix just until blended for a tender crumb.
Spread half the batter in the pan, then layer on the apple butter for a fruity surprise. Top with remaining batter, smoothing it out, and shower with the crumb topping.
Bake for about 1 hour until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then invert onto a plate and rack to cool completely. Slice, savor, and share the joy!

Pro Tip: For fluffy results, gently spoon flour into your measuring cup and level with a knifenever pack it in, or your cake might turn out dry.