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Applesauce Coffee Cake — 1-hour recipe!
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This Applesauce Coffee Cake is an easy recipe that's great with coffee at breakfast or as a dessert after dinner. Applesauce keeps the cake moist without being heavy, and the cinnamon crumb topping adds a nice crunch and sweetness. It's an easy cake to make, perfect if you're new to baking, and it doesn't take much effort to put together. Applesauce cakes have stayed popular because they’re easy, practical, and you usually already have everything you need. Sweetened applesauce is used here — it adds just enough sweetness without overpowering the cake or making it overly sugary. And the applesauce doesn’t give the cake a strong apple taste. It mostly helps with texture, keeping the cake moist and fresh longer. The crumb topping on this cake is important. If you’ve had crumb toppings melt or get soggy before, the trick is chilling it first. Keeping the crumbs cold right until baking helps them stay crunchy and hold their shape. It’s a small step, but it makes a noticeable difference. This cake recipe takes 1 hour to make, and you don’t need to be exact or overly careful. It’s forgiving, even if baking isn’t your strong suit. The cake stays fresh for several days, which is handy if you’re the type who wants something homemade around without needing to bake often.
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