Description
Indulge in the warmth of our Apple Crumb Cake with Cinnamon Apple Drizzle, a delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of baked apples with a crumbly topping and a luscious drizzle. This cake is perfect for any occasion, from cozy family gatherings to festive celebrations. Its moist texture and rich flavors will surely impress your loved ones. The added touch of cinnamon transforms this cake into a comforting classic that fills your home with an irresistible aroma while baking. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, even novice bakers can create this delicious treat at home.
Ingredients
- 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
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 apple, peeled and finely diced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla and sour cream.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture; fold in diced apples gently.
- Pour batter into the greased pan and top with crumb mixture made from brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and cubed cold butter.
- 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 until soft; drizzle over cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding nuts to the batter or topping. Substitute apples with pears or berries for a delightful variation.