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Apple Crumb Cake Recipe – Cozy Fall Dessert with Streusel Topping

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A tender, buttery cake layered with cinnamon-spiced apples and topped with a thick, golden crumb. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or an anytime cozy treat.

Ingredients

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Cake Batter:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ tsp baking powder

  • ¼ tsp baking soda

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • ½ cup granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • ½ cup sour cream

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Apple Filling:

  • 2 cups thinly sliced Granny Smith apples (about 2 apples)

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • ⅛ tsp nutmeg

Crumb Topping:

  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour

  • ⅓ cup brown sugar

  • ½ tsp cinnamon

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.

  • Mix crumb topping ingredients in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until coarse crumbs form. Chill.

  • Toss sliced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in sour cream and vanilla.

  • In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients.

  • Pour half the batter into the pan. Layer with half the apples. Add remaining batter, then top with remaining apples and chilled crumb topping.

  • Bake 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

  • Cool in pan for 20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for flavor depth.

  • Add chopped pecans to crumb for crunch.

  • Store at room temp for 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.

Find it online: https://thefoodaunt.com/apple-crumb-cake-recipe-cozy-fall-dessert-with-streusel-topping/