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Apple Crumb Cake

Apple Crumb Cake

Delicious Apple Crumb Cake with warm cinnamon apples and a buttery crumb topping, perfect for dessert lovers.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Silicone spatula
  • Cooling Rack

Ingredients
  

Crumb Topping

  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2.5 cups all purpose flour spooned & leveled

Cake

  • 2.5 cups all purpose flour spooned & leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1.25 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
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

Making the Cake

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Make the cake: Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a mixer, beat the butter and granulated sugar on high speed until light and creamy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla and beat until combined. Mix in dry ingredients until smooth.
  • Toss the chopped apples and cinnamon together.
  • Spread the batter evenly into the baking pan. Top with cinnamon-coated apples and then the crumb topping. Press the crumb topping down into the cake.
  • Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cover with foil if browning too quickly.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and let cool for at least 30-45 minutes before slicing.
  • Drizzle with optional icing, if desired.
  • Cover leftovers tightly and store in the refrigerator for 5 days.

Notes

For depth of flavor, use a mix of sweet and tart apples. Freezing is possible after step 8.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Apple Crumb Cake, Baking, Cake, Dessert, fall recipes, sweet treats
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