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Apple Crumb Cake with Cinnamon Apple Drizzle Recipe

Apple Crumb Cake with Cinnamon Apple Drizzle Recipe
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This Apple Crumb Cake with Cinnamon Apple Drizzle is a comforting and delicious dessert perfect for any season. Featuring tender chunks of tart Granny Smith apples folded into a moist, cinnamon-spiced cake, topped with a buttery crumb topping and finished with a rich, warm cinnamon apple sauce drizzle. The blend of sweet, tart, and warmly spiced flavors makes this cake a crowd-pleaser ideal for gatherings, tea time, or a cozy treat.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped into small cubes (preferably Granny Smith)

Crumb Topping Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

Cinnamon Apple Drizzle Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set this aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using an electric mixer or whisk, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract thoroughly.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients and Sour Cream: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the sour cream. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid a dense cake.
  6. Fold in Apples: Gently fold the peeled, cored, and chopped apple cubes into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed but not mashed.
  7. Prepare the Crumb Topping: In a separate bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, salt, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Add the cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter pieces.
  8. Top the Cake Batter: Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the cake batter in the prepared pan.
  9. Bake the Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
  10. Cool the Cake: Let the cake cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Make the Cinnamon Apple Drizzle: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, milk, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is smooth and sugar is dissolved.
  12. Drizzle and Serve: Pour the warm cinnamon apple sauce over the cooled cake. Alternatively, serve the drizzle on the side for guests to add as desired.

Notes

  • Use Granny Smith apples for the best balance of tartness and sweetness.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender and light.
  • The crumb topping can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
  • Let the cake cool completely before drizzling to prevent the drizzle from soaking the cake too much.
  • Milk can be substituted with a dairy-free alternative for lactose intolerance.
  • Store leftover cake covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

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