Description
Cinnamon Apple Crumb Cake is a delightful fall dessert that brings warmth and comfort to your kitchen. This easy-to-make cake features tender, tart apples nestled beneath a buttery crumb topping, resulting in a harmonious blend of flavors that evoke the essence of autumn. Perfect for gatherings or quiet evenings with a cup of coffee, this cake’s inviting aroma and moist texture will have everyone reaching for seconds. With its beautiful presentation and irresistible taste, Cinnamon Apple Crumb Cake is sure to become your go-to recipe for the season.
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 to 2 tart apples (peeled and chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together dry ingredients for the streusel: flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add melted butter and vanilla; stir until moist.
- In a separate bowl, cream together melted butter and sugars until fluffy. Beat in the egg, then mix in vanilla and sour cream.
- In another bowl, combine dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture; stir until just combined.
- Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan. Layer chopped apples on top, sprinkle with streusel crumbs, then cover with remaining batter and more crumbs.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool before drizzling with glaze made from powdered sugar and apple cider.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg