Maple Apple Cardamom Coffee Cake Recipe: A Sweet Vermont Twist from Our Friend Courtney Gately
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If you're a fan of cozy, spiced desserts that pair perfectly with your morning coffee or afternoon tea, this Maple Apple Cardamom Coffee Cake is about to become your new favorite treat. Adapted from King Arthur’s Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake, this recipe was shared by our dear friend Courtney Gately, who wanted to bring a little extra warmth to your kitchen with the rich flavors of Wood's maple sugar and Apple Spice maple syrup, combined with the aromatic spice of cardamom and the sweet, tartness of apple butter.
Why You’ll Love This Maple Apple Cardamom Coffee Cake
This coffee cake is a celebration of fall flavors, but it’s delicious any time of year. With layers of rich, buttery cake, a sweet and spiced filling, and a crunchy maple sugar topping, every bite is bursting with flavor. The addition of cardamom gives this cake a unique, aromatic twist, while the apple butter adds a subtle fruity sweetness that perfectly complements the maple.
Ingredients for Success
Wood's Maple Sugar: Adds a deep, caramel-like sweetness that you just can’t get from regular sugar.
Cardamom: The star spice in this recipe, providing a warm, slightly citrusy flavor that pairs beautifully with maple and apple.
Apple Butter: A hidden layer of fruity goodness that keeps the cake moist and flavorful.
Wood's Apple Spice Maple Syrup: Infused in both the cake and the drizzle, this syrup ties all the flavors together with a sweet, spiced finish.
Perfect for Any Occasion
Whether you're looking for a special breakfast treat, a dessert to impress guests, or just a comforting snack, this Maple Apple Cardamom Coffee Cake is a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors will transport you to a cozy kitchen in Vermont, no matter where you are. Plus, it's a great way to showcase the unique flavors of Wood's maple products.
A big thank you to Courtney Gately for sharing this delightful recipe with us. We hope it brings as much joy to your home as it does to ours!
Enjoy every bite of this sweet, spiced, and utterly delicious coffee cake!
Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9" x 13" pan
Topping Time: Whisk together sugar, salt, flour, and cardamom. Stir in melted butter until it's all mixed up. Set aside.
Fabulous Filling: Put the apple butter off to the side for now. Mix brown sugar, cardamom, cinnamon, and optional cocoa powder. Set aside.
Cake Batter Bliss: In a large bowl, beat butter, salt, sugars, maple syrup, and baking powder until smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each.
Mix It Up: In a separate bowl, whisk together greek yogurt and milk. Don't worry about lumps!
Combine: Gradually add the flour and milk mixture to the butter mixture by alternating a little of each until gently mixed in.
Layer & Swirl: Spread half the batter into the pan. Sprinkle the filling evenly on top. Gently spread the apple butter evenly over the filling. Add the rest of the batter, then gently swirl the filling with a knife for a marbled effect.
Top It Off: Sprinkle the topping over the batter.
Bake Away: Bake until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean—about 55-60 minutes.
Make That Drizzle: Whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and sea salt until smooth. Set aside.
Cool & Enjoy: Let it cool for 30 minutes. Drizzle the icing on top and then dig in straight from the pan!
