Description
Cinnamon Apple Crumb Cake is the ultimate fall dessert that perfectly blends tender apples with a rich, buttery crumb topping. As the temperatures drop, this cake provides warmth and comfort, making it an ideal treat for gatherings or cozy evenings at home. With its delightful combination of warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, each bite is a taste of autumn. Easy to prepare and irresistibly flavorful, this cake pairs beautifully with coffee or tea, ensuring it will be a hit at your next family gathering. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this deliciously moist cake that leaves them asking for seconds!
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cups 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 butter (melted)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup tart apples (peeled and chopped)
- For the glaze: powdered sugar and apple cider
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 the ingredients for the crumb topping until evenly moist; set aside.
- Cream together melted butter and sugars in a large bowl until light and fluffy, then add the egg, vanilla extract, and sour cream.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan, layer with chopped apples, sprinkle with crumb topping, then add remaining batter and top with more crumbs.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool before removing from the pan; drizzle with glaze made from powdered sugar and apple cider.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use tart apples like Granny Smith for best results; they hold their shape well during baking. Feel free to customize by adding nuts or dried fruits for extra texture and flavor.