This is a very good coffeecake, studded with mini chocolate chips, the batter layered with cinnamon sugar and thinly sliced apples in the middle. Simple enough to put together for everyday, but impressive enough to serve at brunch.
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups flour, sifted twice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
- Grease a 9″ springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 375º.
- In a small bowl combine the sugar and cinnamon, set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, add the eggs and vanilla.
- Sift the flour with the baking powder, salt, and baking soda twice.
- Peel and thinly slice the apple.
- With the mixer on low, add the dry ingredients and the sour cream in three batches. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour half of the batter in the prepared pan, sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar. Add the apple slices in concentric circles. Pour the remaining batter on top, and the rest of the cinnamon sugar.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, testing with a toothpick.
Interesting!