Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with this easy Apple Cinnamon Crumble Cake recipe. A moist cinnamon cake base topped with sweet apples and a buttery crumble – perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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- For the Crumble Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- For the Apple Filling:
- 4 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- For the Cake Batter:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
Instructions
- Make the Crumble Topping: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
- Prepare the Apple Filling: In a large bowl, mix the apple slices with granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Ensure the apples are evenly coated with the mixture.
- Make the Cake Batter: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Spoon the apple filling evenly over the cake batter. Sprinkle the crumble topping over the apple filling. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate.
Notes
- Use cold butter for the crumble topping to ensure a crumbly texture.
- Toss the apple slices with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Don’t overmix the cake batter to keep it tender.
- If the crumble topping starts to brown too quickly, cover the cake with foil during the last 15-20 minutes of baking.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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