Description
Indulge in this ultimate cozy morning treat, perfect for weekend brunches or a delightful afternoon snack. This Apple Cinnamon Crumb Cake features a tender, moist cake base generously loaded with diced fresh apples and crowned with a buttery, spiced cinnamon streusel topping. Its comforting aroma of warm cinnamon and baked apples fills the home, making it an irresistible, Pinterest-worthy addition to your recipe collection. Simple to prepare and crowd-pleasing, it pairs perfectly with hot coffee or tea for a truly elevated snacking experience.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 cup whole milk
2 cups fresh apples, peeled and diced small
1 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed (for topping)
2 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the crumb topping.
Cut in the cold butter using a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, then set aside in the fridge.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Fold in the 2 cups of flour and baking powder alternately with the milk, being careful not to overmix.
Fold in the diced apples.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the chilled crumb topping evenly over the surface.
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let it cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Ensure your butter for the crumb topping is truly cold to achieve the best texture. Use firm baking apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best results. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square slice
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg