Apple Crumble Cake

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🍏 Apple Crumble Cake

A cozy slice of autumn in every bite!
Imagine tender spiced apple cake topped with a buttery crumble that melts into the fruit beneath. This cake fills the kitchen with a comforting aroma that wraps around you like a warm blanket. Whether served as a brunch treat, afternoon coffee companion, or decadent dessert, it’s a crowd-pleaser destined to vanish quickly.

📜 A Brief History

The concept of crumb-topped cakes traces back to German “Streuselkuchen,” which immigrants brought to America, especially in Pennsylvania Dutch communities. Over time, bakers combined it with traditional fruit cakes and crisps, evolving into today’s beloved crumble cakes. Apples, with their sweet-tart juiciness, became a popular addition because they bake beautifully and evoke the harvest season.

🌟 Benefits

  • Apples are rich in fiber and vitamin C, supporting digestion and immunity.
  • Cinnamon & spices bring antioxidants that help fight inflammation.
  • Moderate sugar & wholesome ingredients make this cake an indulgence with some nutritional merit.
  • Emotional benefits: Baking fills your home with a nostalgic scent that soothes the soul and invites connection.

🍎 Ingredients

For the cake batter:

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120ml) sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup (60ml) milk
  • 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, chopped small – about 1½ cups)

For the crumble topping:

  • ¾ cup (90g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (100g) brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, cold & cut into cubes

Optional glaze:

  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tsp milk or cream
  • Drop of vanilla extract

🥄 Instructions & Methods

1️⃣ Make the crumble

  • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Add the cold butter cubes. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Chill in fridge while you prepare the cake.

2️⃣ Prepare the cake batter

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan (or line with parchment).
  • In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • In a large bowl, beat butter and sugars with a mixer on medium speed until creamy.
  • Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
  • Mix in sour cream.
  • On low speed, alternate adding the dry ingredients and the milk until just combined.
  • Fold in chopped apples.

3️⃣ Assemble & bake

  • Pour batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly.
  • Sprinkle the crumble evenly on top.
  • Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then remove sides and let cool on rack.

4️⃣ Add glaze (optional)

  • Whisk powdered sugar with milk and vanilla until drizzling consistency.
  • Drizzle over cooled cake.

🏗️ Formation & Serving

  • The cake’s tender crumb forms a moist, fluffy base.
  • The apples soften into juicy pockets that infuse the cake with flavor.
  • The crumble bakes into a buttery, sweet crown with hints of caramelized sugar and cinnamon.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature. A scoop of vanilla ice cream or dollop of whipped cream makes it unforgettable.

❤️ Lovers of this cake

  • Family gatherings: It’s a must at Thanksgiving or fall brunches, where everyone cuts “just a sliver more.”
  • Coffee dates: The perfect companion to a latte or hot cider.
  • Baking enthusiasts: They’ll love the simple techniques and bakery-quality results.
  • Kids & grandparents alike: Because who can resist apples and cinnamon together?

🥗 Nutrition (approx. per slice, 12 servings)

  • Calories: 310
  • Carbs: 45g
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Fat: 13g
  • Protein: 4g
    (Values vary by exact ingredients & portion size.)

🌼 Conclusion

This Apple Crumble Cake is more than just a dessert — it’s an experience that brings people together. The smell of apples and cinnamon wafting through your home is a promise of comfort and sweet memories. Lovers of cozy, rustic bakes will return to this recipe again and again.

So bake it, share it, and watch it disappear. 💛🍏

If you’d like, I can also give you: ✅ A printable recipe card
✅ A shopping checklist
✅ Or a “mini story” about a couple falling in love over this cake.
Just tell me what you’d like!

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