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Homemade Apple Crumb Cake – Cozy Dessert for Any Occasion

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An easy, cinnamon-spiced apple crumb cake with a moist sour cream base and buttery streusel topping. Perfect for brunch or dessert.

Ingredients

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Cake Base:

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1½ tsp baking powder

  • ¼ tsp baking soda

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)

Apple Filling:

  • 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and sliced

  • 1 tbsp brown sugar

  • ½ tsp cinnamon

  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Crumb Topping:

  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour

  • ⅓ cup brown sugar

  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • Pinch of salt

  • 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed

Instructions

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

  • Make crumb topping: Mix dry ingredients, cut in butter until crumbly. Chill.

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

  • In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  • In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.

  • Mix in vanilla and sour cream. Fold in dry ingredients gently.

  • Spread batter into pan. Top with apples, then crumble topping.

  • Bake 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

  • Cool slightly before serving. Store covered at room temp.

Notes

  • Add chopped pecans for crunch.

  • Substitute pears or mix with apples.

  • Freeze leftovers for up to 2 months.

Find it online: https://thefoodaunt.com/homemade-apple-crumb-cake-cozy-dessert-for-any-occasion/