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Apple Crumb Cake

Delicious Apple Crumb Cake Recipe with Cinnamon Crumble Topping

This Apple Crumb Cake combines warm apples and a crispy crumb topping for a delightful dessert experience.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 cup light or dark brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 and 1/2 cups all purpose flour, spooned & leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 and 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 cup full-fat sour cream, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups peeled chopped apples (about 2–3 large apples)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • maple icing, vanilla icing, or caramel icing optional
Crumb Topping Ingredients
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 and 1/2 cups all purpose flour, spooned & leveled

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • handheld or stand mixer
  • Fork
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a glass or metal 9×13-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. Make the crumb topping: Mix the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt together in a medium bowl. Stir in the melted butter. Using a fork, lightly mix in the flour until crumbles form. Place in the refrigerator or freezer until needed.
  3. Make the cake: Whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together. Set aside.
  4. Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and granulated sugar together on high speed until light and creamy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla. Beat on medium-high speed until combined. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. With the mixer on low speed, mix in the dry ingredients until smooth. Do not overmix. The batter will be thick.
  5. Toss the chopped apples and cinnamon together.
  6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Top evenly with cinnamon-coated apples. Top with crumb topping. Press the crumb topping tightly down into the cake.
  7. Bake for 45-55 minutes. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If the top or edges are browning too quickly, loosely cover with aluminum foil.
  8. Remove from the oven and set on a cooling rack. Allow to slightly cool for at least 30-45 minutes before slicing and serving.
  9. Drizzle with optional icing, if desired.
  10. Cover leftover cake tightly and store in the refrigerator for 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Apple Crumb Cake is a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it ideal for any occasion. Customize it with different fruits or toppings to suit your taste.

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