Description
This Apple Crumb Cake with Cinnamon Apple Drizzle is a moist and flavorful dessert perfect for fall or any time you crave a comforting treat. Featuring tender chunks of diced apples baked within a fluffy cake and topped with a crunchy cinnamon crumb, it is finished off with a warm, sweet cinnamon apple drizzle for an extra burst of flavor. This recipe yields approximately 12 servings and is ideal for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
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Cake Batter
- 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 peeled, diced apples
Crumb Topping
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup cold butter, cubed
Cinnamon Apple Drizzle
- 1 apple, peeled and finely diced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then, add the eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract and sour cream to form a smooth batter.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently. Fold in the diced apples carefully to avoid overmixing.
- Prepare Crumb Topping and Assemble: Pour the batter into the greased pan. In a separate bowl, prepare the crumb topping by combining brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and cold, cubed butter. Mix until crumbly, then evenly sprinkle the topping over the cake batter.
- Bake the Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely before adding the drizzle.
- Make Cinnamon Apple Drizzle: In a small saucepan, combine the finely diced apple, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and the apples soften, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drizzle this warm topping over the cooled cake before serving.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced sweetness and texture contrast.
- Ensure the butter for the crumb topping is cold to achieve a crumbly texture.
- Allow the cake to cool fully before adding the apple drizzle to prevent it from soaking too much into the cake.
- You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a slight tang and moisture.
- Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
