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Apple Crumb Cake with Cinnamon Apple Drizzle

Apple Crumb Cake with Cinnamon Apple Drizzle
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Indulge in the warmth and comfort of Apple Crumb Cake with Cinnamon Apple Drizzle, a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion. This cake showcases fresh apples enveloped in a moist, buttery batter topped with a crunchy crumb layer and finished with a luscious cinnamon apple drizzle. Ideal for gatherings or as a sweet afternoon treat, this recipe is simple enough for novice bakers yet satisfying enough to impress friends and family. Each bite is an explosion of flavor, combining the sweetness of apples and spice that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 cups peeled, diced apples
  • ½ cup brown sugar (for crumb topping)
  • ½ cup flour (for crumb topping)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon (for crumb topping)
  • ¼ cup cold butter (for crumb topping)
  • 1 apple (diced, for drizzle)
  • 2 tbsp butter (for drizzle)
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar (for drizzle)
  • ½ tsp cinnamon (for drizzle)
  • ¼ cup water (for drizzle)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time along with vanilla and sour cream/yogurt.
  4. Gradually mix in dry ingredients then fold in diced apples.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and set aside.
  6. In another bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, cinnamon; cut in cold butter until crumbly and sprinkle over batter.
  7. Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean; cool before serving.
  8. For drizzle: Cook diced apple with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and water until soft; drizzle over cooled cake.

Nutrition

Keywords: Use crisp apples like Granny Smith for best flavor. Allow cake to cool before slicing to maintain texture. This cake can be made ahead of time; flavors improve overnight.

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