Apple Crumble Cake Recipe
This Apple Crumble Cake is a timeless dessert that combines a moist, flavorful cake with a crunchy, buttery crumble topping. It’s perfect for any occasion, from a casual weeknight treat to a special dessert for a holiday gathering. The sweet, tart apples and the warm, cinnamon-spiced crumble make this cake irresistible.
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Ingredients:
For the Cake:
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| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 1 1/2 cups |
| Baking powder | 1 teaspoon |
| Baking soda | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Ground cinnamon | 1 teaspoon |
| Ground nutmeg | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Unsalted butter, softened | 1/2 cup |
| Granulated sugar | 1 cup |
| Large eggs | 2 |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Sour cream | 1/2 cup |
| Peeled and chopped apples | 2 cups |
For the Crumble Topping:
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| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 1/2 cup |
| Brown sugar, packed | 1/4 cup |
| Ground cinnamon | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Unsalted butter, cold and cubed | 1/4 cup |
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Make the Crumble Topping:
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Add cold, cubed butter and mix until crumbly. Set aside.
- Prepare the Cake Batter:
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients and sour cream to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in chopped apples.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle crumble topping over the batter.
- Bake the Cake:
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve:
- Slice and serve. Enjoy with ice cream or whipped cream.
