Apple Crumb Cake
A delightful dessert combining sweet, juicy apples with a crumbly topping, perfect for any gathering or sweet treat craving.
Ingredients
For the cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 pieces eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups apples, peeled and diced Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
For the crumb topping
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup oats
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation and Baking
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, mix together 2 cups of flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk until well combined.
- Fold in the diced apples and pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar, oats, 1/4 cup flour, and melted butter until crumbly. Sprinkle this mixture over the cake batter.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Serving
- Serve your delicious apple crumb cake warm or at room temperature, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- For a special touch, drizzle with a mixture of powdered sugar, milk, and cinnamon.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze individual slices for up to 3 months. Enhance flavor with nuts or additional spices.