🍎🍰 Apple Crumb Cake with Cinnamon Drizzle
📝 Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- 2 cups apples, peeled and diced (about 2 medium apples) 🍎
For the Crumb Topping
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
For the Cinnamon Drizzle
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the Pan
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Grease and line an 8-inch (20 cm) square pan or a 9-inch round pan.
2. Make the Crumb Topping
- Combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Cut in the cold butter with a fork or fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Refrigerate while you prepare the batter.
3. Prepare the Cake Batter
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Beat in sour cream.
- Fold in the dry ingredients just until combined.
- Gently fold in the diced apples.
4. Assemble
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the surface.
5. Bake
- Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Make the Drizzle
- Stir together powdered sugar, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth.
7. Finish
- Let the cake cool slightly.
- Drizzle the cinnamon icing over the top before serving.
💡 Tips
- Tart apples like Granny Smith add a nice contrast to the sweet crumb topping.
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra texture.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and aroma.
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