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Apple Crumb Cake

Apple Crumb Cake

Apple Crumb Cake is an easy indulgence that combines soft cake with a crispy crumb topping and apple flavor.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Handheld mixer
  • Spatula
  • Cooling Rack

Ingredients
  

Crumb Topping

  • 1 cup brown sugar packed light or dark
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2.5 cups all purpose flour [spooned & leveled](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/how-to-measure-baking-ingredients/)

Cake

  • 2.5 cups all purpose flour [spooned & leveled](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/how-to-measure-baking-ingredients/)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter [softened to room temperature](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/room-temperature-butter/)
  • 1.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup full-fat sour cream at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups peeled chopped apples (about 2–3 large apples)
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • optional toppings [maple icing](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/melt-in-your-mouth-maple-cinnamon-rolls/), [vanilla icing](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/vanilla-icing/), or caramel icing from [apple cinnamon rolls](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/apple-cinnamon-rolls/)

Instructions
 

Baking Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a glass or metal 9×13-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Make the crumb topping: Mix the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt together in a medium bowl. Stir in the melted butter. Using a fork, lightly mix in the flour until crumbles form. Don’t over-mix. Place in the refrigerator or freezer until you need it in step 6.
  • Make the cake: Whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together. Set aside.
  • Beat the butter and granulated sugar together on high speed until light and creamy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla. Beat on medium-high speed until combined. Scrape down the sides as needed. Mix in the dry ingredients until smooth.
  • Toss the chopped apples and cinnamon together.
  • Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Top with cinnamon-coated apples and crumb topping. Press topping down into the cake.
  • Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cover with aluminum foil if browning too quickly.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and set on a cooling rack. Allow to cool for at least 30-45 minutes before slicing and serving.
  • Drizzle with optional icing, if desired.
  • Cover leftover cake tightly and store in the refrigerator for 5 days.

Notes

For best results, use fresh apples and ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword apple, Apple Crumb Cake, baking, cake, crumb topping, Dessert
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