Apple Crumb Cake with Cinnamon Apple Drizzle
Indulge in the warm, inviting flavors of our Apple Crumb Cake with Cinnamon Apple Drizzle. This delightful dessert features a moist cake infused with fresh apples and aromatic cinnamon, topped with a crunchy crumb layer that adds texture and sweetness. Perfect for any occasion, from family get-togethers to festive celebrations, this easy-to-follow recipe is designed for bakers of all skill levels. Serve it warm with a drizzle of cinnamon apple sauce for an irresistible treat that will leave everyone wanting more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 cups peeled, diced apples
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 apple, peeled and finely diced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch baking pan.
- In one bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and sour cream.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed. Fold in diced apples.
- Pour batter into the greased pan and sprinkle crumb topping over it.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.
- For the drizzle: Cook diced apples with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and water until soft.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg