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Apple Crumb Cake
4.9 from 58 votes

Apple Crumb Cake

Apple Crumb Cake combines diced peeled apples into a moist batter flavored with cinnamon and vanilla, baked under a crumbly streusel topping of cinnamon and brown sugar. A vanilla glaze can be drizzled atop the cooled cake for added sweetness. This cake balances tender fruit pieces and a soft crumb with a crunchy sweet topping, ideal for a breakfast treat or dessert.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 490 kcal
Course: Dessert, Breakfast, Cake
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup butter melted and cooled until no longer warm to the touch, unsalted
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar firmly packed
  • 2 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups apple this was about 1 ½ apples for me, diced, peeled
Streusel Topping
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar firmly packed
  • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 6 Tablespoons butter melted and cooled until no longer warm to the touch, unsalted
Vanilla Glaze
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 teaspoons milk (any kind)
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and lightly grease and flour a 9" (23cm) springform pan.
  2. Combine melted butter and sugars in a large bowl and stir until well-combined
  3. Add eggs and vanilla extract, stir well
  4. Stir in sour cream.
  5. In a separate, medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Using a spatula, gradually add dry ingredients and wet and stir until just combined-- do not over-mix!
  7. Fold in apple pieces and pour batter evenly into prepared pan.  Set aside and prepare your streusel.
Streusel
  1. Prepare the crumble topping by whisking together flour, sugars, cinnamon and salt.
  2. Pour the melted butter into the mixture and, using a fork, stir until crumbles form.  Evenly sprinkle streusel over batter.
  3. Transfer pan to oven and bake on 350F (175C) for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.  Allow to cool before adding vanilla glaze.
Vanilla Glaze
  1. If desired, make glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Start with 2 teaspoons of milk and add a third if it isn't thin enough to drizzle.
  2. Drizzle over cooled cake. Allow glaze to harden, slice, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Store the apple crumb cake at room temperature covered for up to three days to maintain freshness.
  • For longer storage, wrap tightly and freeze the cake for one to two months.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 490kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 65g (22%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g (30%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 99mg (33%) Sodium 411mg (17%) Potassium 119mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 42g (84%) Vitamin A 774IU (15%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 76mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 490

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 490kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 65g 22%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 99mg 33%
Sodium 411mg 17%
Potassium 119mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 42g 84%
Vitamin A 774IU 15%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 76mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.