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Apple Crumb Cake

Apple Crumb Cake is a warm and comforting dessert filled with tender apples and topped with a buttery cinnamon crumb topping. Enjoy it for breakfast, dessert, or with a cozy cup of coffee!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 9
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake:
  • ½ cup 1 stick butter, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 1 large green apple peeled and chopped
Crumb Topping:
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Glaze:
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon milk

Equipment

  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Large bowl
  • Electric mixer or stand mixer
  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Silicone spoon
  • Medium bowl
  • Fork
  • Silicone spoon
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly coat with nonstick spray; set aside.
  2. Peel and chop the apple.
  3. Beat together the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla in a large bowl or bowl of a stand mixer until smooth and creamy. Mix in the flour, salt, and baking powder until combined.
  4. Add the milk and beat until a smooth batter forms.
  5. Spread half the batter evenly in the prepared pan, then layer the chopped apples on top.
  6. For the crumb topping, combine butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Cut the butter into the mixture until it forms crumbs. Sprinkle half of the crumbs over the apples.
  7. Spread the remaining batter evenly over the apples and crumbs, then top with the rest of the crumb mixture.
  8. Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool, then prepare the glaze and drizzle over the cake before serving.

Notes

Storage

Store leftover apple crumb cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate it for up to 4 days. To reheat, warm individual slices in the microwave for about 10 to 15 seconds, just until the cake is soft and the crumb topping tastes buttery again.