Description
A delightful apple crumb cake perfectly blending sweet apples and a buttery crumbly topping, ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups peeled, diced apples
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for crumb topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients and buttermilk until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples and cinnamon.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the crumb topping ingredients (brown sugar, oats, 1/4 cup flour, and butter) until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping over the cake batter.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Drizzle with sweet cinnamon apple drizzle if desired.
Notes
For the best flavor, use tart varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or as a breakfast option with fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: apple, crumb cake, dessert, baking, fall recipes