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Apple Crumb Cake with Cinnamon Apple Drizzle

Delicious Apple Crumb Cake with Cinnamon Apple Drizzle Bliss

This Apple Crumb Cake with Cinnamon Apple Drizzle is a comforting dessert that blends tender apples with a buttery crumb topping, perfect for autumn gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3 medium apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can use gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter softened, or use margarine for dairy-free
  • 2 large eggs or use flax eggs for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon nutmeg can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder no substitutes
  • 1/2 cup milk almond milk can be used
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup butter softened, or margarine for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar can use same substitutes as the cake
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
For the Drizzle
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon alter with nutmeg for variation
  • 1/2 cup applesauce

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • rubber spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Peel and slice about three medium apples. Toss apple slices with cinnamon and granulated sugar.
  3. Cream together ½ cup of butter, ½ cup of granulated sugar, and ½ cup of brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add two eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, mixing on low until fully incorporated.
  5. Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt. Pour in milk while mixing until a smooth batter forms.
  6. Gently fold the apple mixture into the batter ensuring even distribution.
  7. In a clean bowl, combine ½ cup of flour, ½ cup of brown sugar, and ¼ cup of softened butter until crumbly.
  8. Pour the batter into the cake pan, smoothing the top and sprinkling crumb topping evenly over.
  9. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until edges pull away and a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Prepare the drizzle by mixing applesauce with cinnamon, then drizzle over the cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake is versatile; feel free to add nuts or spices for unique variations.

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