Apple Crumb Cake Recipe
American · Dessert · 70 min total
A moist and tender apple cake topped with a buttery, cinnamon-spiced crumb topping. Perfect for fall baking or any time you crave a comforting fruit dessert.
20
min prep
min prep
50
min cook
min cook
9
servings
servings
350
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples (about 2 medium apples, such as Granny Smith)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for crumb topping)
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar (for crumb topping)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for crumb topping)
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces (for crumb topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups flour, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, buttermilk, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in diced apples.
- Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
- In a small bowl, make crumb topping: combine 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Cut in cold butter pieces using a pastry blender or your fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle crumb topping evenly over batter.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before serving.
- Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Can be served with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream.
- For extra apple flavor, use a mix of sweet and tart apples.
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