Description
Apple Crumb Cake with Cinnamon Apple Drizzle is a heartwarming dessert that perfectly blends the flavors of fresh apples and cinnamon. This cake features a moist base topped with a crunchy, buttery crumb layer, all drizzled with a sweet cinnamon apple sauce. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy weekend treat, this cake is sure to impress. It’s easy to make, and its delightful aroma will fill your kitchen, making it an irresistible choice for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 cups diced apples
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch baking pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs, vanilla, and sour cream.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture, then fold in diced apples.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan. Mix brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon for the topping; cut in cold butter until crumbly and sprinkle on top.
- 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.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before drizzling with the warm sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Use firm apples like Granny Smith for best results. For an extra flavor boost, consider adding nuts or substituting half the apples with pears.