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Apple Crumb Cake

Apple Crumb Cake

Delicious Apple Crumb Cake combines warm cinnamon apples with a buttery crumb topping.
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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 300 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • silicone spatula
  • Cooling Rack

Ingredients
  

Crumb Topping

  • 1 cup brown sugar packed light or dark
  • 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 sour cream full-fat, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups peeled chopped apples (about 2-3 large apples)
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • 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. Don’t over-mix. Place in the refrigerator or freezer until you need it.
  • Make the cake: Whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together. Set aside.
  • Using a mixer, 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 until combined. Mix in the dry ingredients until smooth.
  • Toss the chopped apples and cinnamon together.
  • Spread the batter evenly into prepared baking pan. Top with cinnamon-coated apples and crumb topping. Press the crumb topping tightly down into the cake.
  • Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Remove the cake and cool for at least 30-45 minutes before slicing.
  • Drizzle with optional icing, if desired.

Notes

For depth of flavor, it's best to bake with a mix of sweet and tart apples. Cake can be frozen tightly covered for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Apple Crumb Cake, baking, buttery topping, cinnamon apples, crumb cake, dessert recipe
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