Apple Crumb Cake

Apple Crumb Cake

🧾 Ingredients

For the crumb topping:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup sour cream (or plain yogurt)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the apple layer:

• 2–3 apples (peeled, cored, thinly sliced)
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking pan.
2. Make the crumb topping
   Mix flour, sugars, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in melted butter until crumbly. Set aside.
3. Prepare the apples
   Toss sliced apples with sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
4. Make the cake batter
   • In one bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
   • In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
   • Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
   • Mix in sour cream.
   • Gradually add dry ingredients until just combined.
5. Assemble
   • Spread half the batter into the pan.
   • Add apple layer evenly.
   • Spread remaining batter on top (it’s okay if it doesn’t fully cover).
   • Sprinkle crumb topping generously.
6. Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7. Cool before slicing. Optional: dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze.

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✨ Tips

• Use tart apples (like Granny Smith) for better flavor contrast.
• Don’t overmix the batter—it keeps the cake tender.
• Store covered at room temp for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.