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Apple Crumb Cake with Cinnamon Apple Drizzle Recipe

Apple Crumb Cake with Cinnamon Apple Drizzle Recipe
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This Apple Crumb Cake with Cinnamon Apple Drizzle is a moist and flavorful dessert perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender chunks of tart Granny Smith apples folded into a soft cake batter, topped with a buttery cinnamon crumb topping, and finished with a rich cinnamon apple drizzle, this cake combines comforting autumn flavors with a delightful texture contrast.

Ingredients

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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 apples)

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. Prepare the Cake Batter: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer or whisk until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Alternately add the dry ingredients and sour cream to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined to avoid a dense cake. Gently fold in the chopped apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  3. Prepare the Crumb Topping: In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cinnamon, salt, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Add the cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter.
  4. Assemble and Bake: Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and evenly sprinkle the crumb topping over the batter. Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 65 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. Make the Cinnamon Apple Drizzle: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, milk, and a pinch of salt. Cook while stirring occasionally for 2-3 minutes until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth.
  6. Serve: Drizzle the warm cinnamon apple sauce over the cooled cake before serving, or offer it on the side for guests to add to their liking.

Notes

  • Use Granny Smith apples for tartness that balances the sweetness.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender.
  • Cold butter in the crumb topping is key for a crumbly texture.
  • The cinnamon apple drizzle can be warmed before serving if it thickens.
  • Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

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Keywords: Apple crumb cake, cinnamon apple drizzle, fall dessert, easy apple cake, crumb topping, homemade apple dessert

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