Cast-Iron Apple Nutmeg Coffee Cake
Description
 This coffee cake combines the sweetness of fresh apples with the cozy spice of nutmeg. Whether enjoyed with a morning coffee or as a delightful dessert, each slice is a comforting embrace of fall flavors.
Ingredients
Instructions
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For the Coffee Cake:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10-inch cast-iron skillet.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with sour cream. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Gently fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed in the batter.
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Spread the batter evenly in the prepared cast-iron skillet.
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For the Streusel Topping:
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In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon.
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Add cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to incorporate until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Stir in the chopped nuts.
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Sprinkle the streusel topping over the coffee cake batter.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the coffee cake to cool slightly before serving.
Cast-Iron, Apple, Nutmeg, Coffee Cake,
