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Apple Crumb Cake with Cinnamon Apple Drizzle

Apple Crumb Cake: Indulgent Slice with Cinnamon Apple Drizzle

Delight in this Apple Crumb Cake with Cinnamon Apple Drizzle, a perfect harmony of sweet apples and warm spices.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 9×9-inch square baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • whisk
  • pastry cutter
  • saucepan

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cups sour cream for moisture
  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped preferably Granny Smith

Crumb Topping Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar, packed
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar

Cinnamon Apple Drizzle Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions
 

Prepare the Cake Batter

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9-inch square baking pan or line with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in alternating batches with the sour cream until just combined.
  • Gently fold in the chopped apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Prepare the Crumb Topping

  • In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, salt, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Add the cold, cubed butter and mix until coarse crumbs form.
  • Evenly sprinkle the crumb mixture over the cake batter, covering the entire surface.

Bake the Cake

  • Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for about 15-20 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare the Cinnamon Apple Drizzle

  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, milk, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
  • Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the warm cinnamon apple sauce over the top.

Notes

Use Granny Smith apples for tartness, avoid overmixing for a light texture, and chill butter for crumb topping crispness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Keyword apple cake, baking, cinnamon drizzle, crumb cake, Easy Recipes, fall desserts
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