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Apple Crumb Cake with Cinnamon Apple Drizzle

Apple Crumb Cake with Cinnamon Apple Drizzle

Treat yourself to a slice of homemade Apple Crumb Cake with Cinnamon Apple Drizzle, a delightful dessert that perfectly marries the sweet and tart flavors of fresh apples with a buttery crumb topping. This cake is incredibly versatile, making it suitable for any occasion—be it a cozy brunch, family gathering, or an afternoon snack. With the warm and fragrant cinnamon apple drizzle drizzled on top, each bite delivers a comforting experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: Serves about 12 slices 1x

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 (softened)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 cups peeled, diced apples
  • ½ cup brown sugar (for crumb topping)
  • ½ cup flour (for crumb topping)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon (for crumb topping)
  • ¼ cup cold butter (for crumb topping)
  • 1 apple (for cinnamon drizzle)
  • 2 tbsp butter (for cinnamon drizzle)
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar (for cinnamon drizzle)
  • ½ tsp cinnamon (for cinnamon drizzle)
  • ¼ cup water (for cinnamon drizzle)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract and sour cream/yogurt.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture before adding the diced apples.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle with crumb topping made from brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and cold butter.
  6. Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Prepare the cinnamon apple drizzle by cooking diced apples with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and water until soft.
  8. Drizzle the warm mixture over cooled cake before serving.
  • Author: Stephanie
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: Use fresh apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for optimal flavor. Allow your ingredients to reach room temperature for better mixing results. Feel free to add nuts to the batter or topping for an extra crunch.