Apple Coffee Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup hot coffee (or espresso)
• 2 cups peeled and chopped apples (any type)
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon powder
• 1/4 cup brown sugar for topping

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Difficulty Level:

Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
3. Add hot coffee slowly while mixing. The mixture will be quite liquidy.
4. In a separate bowl, combine chopped apples and cinnamon powder.
5. Pour half of the cake mixture into a greased and floured 8-inch round cake pan.
6. Top with the apple mixture, then pour the remaining cake mixture over the apples.
7. Sprinkle the top with brown sugar.
8. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutritional Information: (per serving, assuming 8 servings total) Calories: 350, Fat: 15g, Carbohydrates: 55g, Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• This dish combines the flavors of coffee and apples, creating a unique and delicious dessert.
• The combination of apples and cinnamon gives it a warm and cozy feeling.
• The cake is moist and has a dense texture, making it perfect for coffee breaks or as a dessert after a meal.

User Comments:

1. "This is an excellent combination of flavors! The coffee and apples make a great match."
2. "This cake is so moist and delicious. The brown sugar topping adds a nice crunch."
3. "I love how easy this recipe is to make, yet it tastes like a professional-level dessert."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use fresh apples that are peeled and chopped into small pieces for best results.
• Use hot coffee for the best flavor infusion. If you have leftover espresso, you can use that instead of regular coffee.
• This cake is best served warm, so consider heating it slightly before serving if it has cooled completely.