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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 tender dessert featuring chopped Granny Smith apples baked into a cinnamon-spiced cake, topped with a buttery crumb topping and finished with a warm, sweet cinnamon apple drizzle. Perfect for cozy gatherings or as a comforting afternoon treat.

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 (preferably Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and chopped into small cubes

Crumb Topping Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

Cinnamon Apple Drizzle Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 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, then stir in the vanilla extract for added aroma and flavor.
  5. Add the Dry Ingredients and Sour Cream: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in alternating batches with the sour cream. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
  6. Fold in the Apples: Gently fold the chopped apples into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed without crushing them.
  7. Prepare the Crumb Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, salt, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Add the cold, cubed butter and mix with a pastry cutter or fingers until the mixture forms coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.
  8. Top the Cake with Crumbs: Evenly sprinkle the crumb topping over the prepared cake batter, covering the surface completely.
  9. Bake the Cake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 55-65 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely, preparing it for 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, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
  12. Drizzle Over the Cake: Pour the warm cinnamon apple sauce over the cooled cake or serve on the side to allow guests to add their preferred amount.

Notes

  • Use Granny Smith apples for their tartness and firmness, which balance the sweetness and maintain texture after baking.
  • Ensure butter is cold for the crumb topping to achieve the perfect flaky texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to prevent a dense cake; mix until just combined.
  • Allow the cake to cool fully before adding the drizzle to avoid melting the topping excessively.
  • You can substitute milk with a dairy-free alternative for a lactose-free version.
  • Store any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

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