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Apple Crumb Cake with Cinnamon Apple Drizzle Recipe

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  • Author: Sophia
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 9 servings

Description

This Apple Crumb Cake with Cinnamon Apple Drizzle is a deliciously moist and flavorful dessert featuring tender chunks of Granny Smith apples folded into a cinnamon-spiced cake. It’s topped with a buttery crumb topping that adds a delightful crunch. Finished with a warm, sweet cinnamon apple drizzle, this cake delivers the perfect balance of tart apple notes and rich caramel sweetness in every bite.

Ingredients

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 to ensure easy removal of the cake once baked.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer or a whisk to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract thoroughly to combine.
  5. Add the Dry Ingredients and Sour Cream: Gradually alternate adding the dry ingredient mixture and sour cream to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined to avoid overmixing and ensure a tender cake.
  6. Fold in the Apples: Gently fold the chopped apples into the batter, distributing them evenly without mashing to maintain texture.
  7. Make the Crumb Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, salt, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or fingers to mix until the mixture forms coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter pieces.
  8. Top the Cake with Crumbs: Evenly sprinkle the prepared crumb topping over the apple batter, covering the surface completely.
  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 a few moist crumbs. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes.
  10. Cool the Cake: Transfer the cake to a wire rack and let it cool completely before adding the drizzle.
  11. Make the Cinnamon Apple Drizzle: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, milk, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the sauce is smooth.
  12. Drizzle Over the Cake: Pour the warm cinnamon apple drizzle evenly over the cooled cake or serve it on the side for guests to add as desired.

Notes

  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced sweetness that complements the cake.
  • Ensure the butter for the crumb topping is cold to create a crisp, flaky texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light and tender.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before adding the drizzle to prevent it from soaking in too much and making the crumb topping soggy.
  • The drizzle can be warmed before serving for a fresh homemade touch.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sophiasrecipe.com/apple-crumb-cake-with-cinnamon-apple-drizzle-recipe/