Apple Crumb Cake with Cinnamon Apple Drizzle
Apple Crumb Cake with Cinnamon Apple Drizzle is a delightful dessert that perfectly combines the sweetness of fresh apples with a hint of warm cinnamon. This moist cake features an irresistible crumb topping that makes it a crowd favorite, whether for cozy family gatherings or festive celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 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 diced apples
- ½ cup brown sugar (for crumb topping)
- ½ cup flour (for crumb topping)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (for crumb topping)
- ¼ cup cold butter (for crumb topping)
- 1 apple (for drizzle)
- 2 tbsp butter (for drizzle)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (for drizzle)
- ½ tsp cinnamon (for drizzle)
- ¼ cup water (for drizzle)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square or round baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, folding in diced apples until evenly combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- For the crumb topping, combine brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a separate bowl; cut in cold butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over cake batter.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the drizzle, cook diced apple with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and water in a saucepan until soft and slightly thickened.
- Drizzle over cooled cake before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg