Apple Crumb Cake
- A delicious homemade apple crumb cake with warm cinnamon spice, tender apple pieces, and a buttery streusel topping.
- Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- This easy recipe creates a moist cake that stays fresh for days.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 40
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 medium apples, peeled and sliced (about 3 cups)
- For the Crumb Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
- Optional Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Peel, core, and slice apples into thin, even pieces (about 1/4-inch thick).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, mix eggs, melted butter, milk, and vanilla until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
- Fold in the sliced apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- For the crumb topping, combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
- Add the cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the cake batter.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for at least 20-30 minutes before slicing.
- For the optional glaze, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use a mix of sweet and tart apples like Honeycrisp and Granny Smith.
- The cake will keep at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
- Freezes well for up to 3 months when wrapped properly.
- Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 54
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 65
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