Apple Coffee Cake

It's almost Fall, and almost apple season! I got my first load of Michigan apples this weekend and made this for Sunday coffee. Delicious and best when served warm. Inspiration from Emeril - you rock! More apple recipes to come...

Apple Coffee Cake with Crumble Topping and Brown Sugar Glaze

1 stick butter, room temperature

1 1/2 c. light brown sugar

2 eggs

2 c. flour

1 t. baking soda

1 t. cinnamon

1/2 t. salt

1 c. sour cream

1 t. vanilla (the real stuff please)

2 c. peeled, cored and chopped apples

Crumble Topping:

1/2 c. light brown sugar

1/2 c. flour

1/2 t. cinnamon
4 T. butter, softened

Brown Sugar Glaze:

1/2 c. light brown sugar

1/2 t. vanilla

2 T. water

Preheat oven to 350.

Cream 1 stick of butter and 1 1/2 c. brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each addition. In seperate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Add to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream and vanilla. Fold in the apples. Pour into a greased or sprayed 9x13.

To make topping - combine sugar, flour, cinnamon, and butter. Mix until crumbly and sprinkle over the cake. Bake 35-40 minutes until golden brown. Let cool 10 minutes.

To make glaze - combine brown sugar, vanilla and water until smooth. Drizzle over warm cake and let harden slightly before serving.