Apple Coffee Cake with Cream Cheese Filling: A Sweet and Tangy Morning Deligh

Introduction:
This Apple Coffee Cake with Cream Cheese Filling is the perfect way to start your day or enjoy a cozy afternoon treat. The soft, buttery cake is filled with sweet apples and a creamy, tangy cream cheese layer that adds richness and depth to every bite. Topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, this cake is a deliciously comforting dessert that pairs wonderfully with a hot cup of coffee or tea. Whether you serve it for breakfast, brunch, or as a dessert, it’s sure to be a hit!

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
For the Cream Cheese Filling:

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 large egg
For the Apple Filling:

2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well), peeled, cored, and diced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
How to Make:

Prepare the Apple Filling: