Apple Crumb Cake with Cinnamon Apple Drizzle
Apple Crumb Cake with Cinnamon Apple Drizzle is the ultimate comfort dessert, combining the sweetness of baked apples with a buttery crumb topping and a warm cinnamon drizzle. This cake is perfect for brunch gatherings, cozy family dinners, or as a delightful treat anytime. With its moist texture and irresistible flavors, it’s sure to impress your guests and fill your kitchen with an inviting aroma. Easy to make and incredibly versatile, this cake is a must-try for any apple lover. Serve it warm with ice cream or yogurt for an extra special touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 cups diced apples
- For the crumb topping: brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, cold butter
- For the drizzle: diced apple, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla and sour cream.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in diced apples.
- Pour batter into the pan and prepare the crumb topping by mixing brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and cold butter until crumbly; sprinkle over batter.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the drizzle: Cook diced apple with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and water until soft; drizzle over cooled cake before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg