Apple Crumb Cake with Cinnamon Drizzle

🍎🍰 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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