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Cinnamon Apple Crumb Cake
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Cinnamon Apple Crumb Cake

Enjoy this simple crumb cake, filled with shredded apples and a delightful cinnamon flavor. Perfect for fall, this treat will satisfy any sweet tooth.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 397 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Czech

Ingredients

Crumbs:
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ¾ ticks butter unsalted
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon freshly grated, zest
Apple layer:
  • 6 large apple
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • ⅔ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla paste (or vanilla extract)

Instructions

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  1. Mix 3 cups all-purpose flour with 2 teaspoons baking powder and pour the mixture into a large mixing bowl. Add 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 egg, and 1 Tablespoon lemon zest to the dry ingredients. Incorporate 1 ¾ sticks unsalted butter, cut into smaller slices.
  2. Use your fingers to work everything into irregular clumps. This step might take some time and physical effort, but it is nothing you couldn't handle!
  3. Prepare the apples: Peel 6 large apples using a peeler, then remove the cores with a core remover. Place the peeled apples in a separate bowl. Using the side with large holes on a box grater, shred the apples. Be sure to retain the juice from the grated apples in the bowl!
  4. Add ⅔ cups granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon groung cinnamon, ½ teaspoon vanilla paste, and 2 Tablespoons cornstarch to the shredded apples. Stir until combined.
  5. Line a baking dish with parchment paper. Here's a simple trick to keep the paper from curling or sliding: Crumple it into a ball, dip it in water, squeeze out the excess, and then spread it out again. Place the damp parchment paper on the bottom of the baking pan.
  6. Make the apple cake with three layers. First, divide the crumb mixture into two equal halves. Spread one half of the crumbs on the bottom of the lined baking pan. Next, add a layer of shredded apples, smoothing the surface evenly. Finally, sprinkle the remaining half of the crumb mixture over the apples.
  7. Preheat the oven to 340 °F using both lower and upper heat settings. Place the pan with the apple cake in the oven and bake for 40 minutes, or until the surface turns golden brown.

Notes

  • EQUIPMENT:
  • The basic recipe makes about 12 slices.
  • EQUIPMENT: Baking pan with higher rims 9x13 inches, parchment paper
  • SERVING: Let the apple cake cool slightly, then cut it into slices about 3 inches wide. Serve with a cup of coffee or tea. For a sweeter touch, dust the surface with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 397kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 66g (22%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 80mg (3%) Potassium 141mg (3%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 37g (74%) Vitamin A 481IU (10%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 56mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 397

% Daily Value*

Calories 397kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 66g 22%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 80mg 3%
Potassium 141mg 3%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 37g 74%
Vitamin A 481IU 10%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 56mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

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