Description
Apple crumb cake is a moist, tender cake layered with sweet-tart apples and topped with a buttery cinnamon crumble. It’s a cozy, spiced treat perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (cake)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup plant-based milk or dairy milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups apples, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (crumb topping)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a square or round baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and sugar.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, oil (or butter), and vanilla extract.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix just until combined.
- Fold in chopped apples gently and spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- For the crumb topping, combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon, then stir in melted butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use tart, firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best flavor and texture.
- Add chopped nuts to the crumb topping for extra crunch.
- A drizzle of glaze (powdered sugar + milk) makes it extra special.
- Substitute some milk with yogurt or sour cream for a richer cake.
- Store covered at room temperature for 2 days, or refrigerate up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
