Apple Crumb Cake with Cinnamon Drizzle

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🍎🍰 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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