Cinnamon Apple Crumb Cake
Your kitchen will smell amazing while you bake this apple crumb cake recipe.
Some desserts just taste like home, and this Cinnamon Apple Crumb Cake is one of them. There’s something comforting (and completely delicious) about its sweet apple flavor and pillowy soft texture. Plus, this recipe has plenty of crumbly streusel topping, which everyone knows is the best part of an apple crumb cake. Whether this recipe reminds you of something your mom used to make, or you want to start a new food tradition in your own home, this cinnamon crumb cake recipe is a perfect dessert to make.
From the Chef: The apples in this dish remind me of the texture of apple pie: soft, warm, and full of cinnamon-y goodness. The brown butter glaze on top seals in all of the sweet flavors.
- Addie Gundry
This recipe is from RecipeLion's 103 Cookbook series, Cake!: 103 Decadent Recipes for Poke Cakes, Dump Cakes, Everyday Cakes and Special Occasion Cakes Everyone Will Love.
Serves8
Preparation Time20 min
Cooking Time35 min
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 8 tablespoons (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 large apple, peeled and cored
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat an 8-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Line the bottom with parchment paper and lightly coat with cooking spray.
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For the Cinnamon Streusel Crumb: Mix the flour, brown sugar, sugar, salt, cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Add the melted butter and vanilla and toss until you have a crumbly mixture. Set aside.
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For the Cake: Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter with the sugar until fluffy.
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Add the egg and mix well. Add in the vanilla and sour cream and mix well.
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In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder.
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Combine the dry mixture with the butter mixture.
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Spread half of the batter to the bottom of the pan.
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Sprinkle the chopped apples over the batter. Sprinkle 1 cup of the cinnamon streusel over the apples.
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Spread the remaining batter over the crumbs, then addt he rest of the cinnamon streusel.
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Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
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Let the cake rest for 10 to 15 minutes, then remove the ring from the cake and let it cool completely.
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For the Brown Butter Glaze: Heat the butter in a small pan, stirring continuously, until the butter begins to brown, being careful not to let it burn.
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Place the butter in a small bowl. Whisk in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla paste, then the cream.
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Drizzle over the crumb cake. Slice and serve.
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AuntKarolyn
Aug 21, 2017
I just love this Cinnamon Apple Crumb Cake. It rich in flavor and texture and all the things that make for a perfect comfort food. Don't let all the ingredients or steps intimidate you. The recipe is well written and easy to follow and the result is the most delicious apple crumb cake. Make this recipe, you will be glad you did. I served it warm with vanilla ice cream on top just to add to the decadence.
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