Apple Pie Coffee Cake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Cake:

01 - 1 box yellow cake mix
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1/4 cup water
04 - 3 large eggs

→ For the Apple Layer:

05 - 1 can (21 oz) apple pie filling
06 - 1 teaspoon cinnamon

→ For the Streusel Topping:

07 - 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
08 - 1/2 cup rolled oats
09 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
10 - 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

→ For the Glaze:

11 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
12 - 1-2 tablespoons milk

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Mix cake mix, melted butter, water, and eggs until smooth.
03 - Pour half the batter into the baking dish.
04 - Spoon apple pie filling over batter, spread. Sprinkle cinnamon.
05 - Combine brown sugar, oats, flour, and nuts (if using) in a bowl.
06 - Sprinkle oat mixture over apple layer.
07 - Pour remaining batter over the top, spread gently.
08 - Bake 30-35 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
09 - Mix powdered sugar with milk until smooth.
10 - Cool slightly, drizzle glaze. Let set before serving.
11 - Slice and serve warm with coffee or tea.

# Notes:

01 - Add nutmeg or vanilla extract to batter.
02 - Sauté fresh apples with sugar, cinnamon, and butter.
03 - Omit nuts in streusel for nut-free version.
04 - Use cream cheese frosting instead of glaze.