Cinnamon Apple Crumb Cake
A comforting cake featuring tender apples and a spiced crumb topping, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
For cinnamon streusel crumb
- 1.5 cups flour
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
- 0.5 cup butter (melted)
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 large tart apple (peeled and chopped) Use 2 small apples if needed.
For the cake
- 4 tablespoons butter Should be at room temperature.
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 cup flour
- 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
Apple cider glaze
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1.5-2 tablespoons apple cider Adjust amount for consistency.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients for the cinnamon streusel: flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk until evenly mixed.
- Add the melted butter and vanilla to the dry mixture and stir until crumbly.
Making the cake batter
- In another bowl, cream together the 4 tablespoons of butter and 1/2 cup of sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg to the butter and sugar mixture, followed by vanilla and sour cream. Mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder. Gradually mix this dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined.
Assembling the cake
- Spread half of the cake batter evenly across the bottom of the prepared springform pan.
- Place the chopped apples over the batter.
- Sprinkle approximately 1 cup of the cinnamon streusel crumbs over the apples.
- Spread the remaining batter over the layer of crumbs.
- Top with the rest of the cinnamon streusel.
Baking and glazing
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, checking for doneness with a tester.
- Once baked, run a thin knife around the edge before releasing the springform ring.
- To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and apple cider until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
Notes
For best results, let the cake cool fully before glazing. Store leftovers in an airtight container.