Description
Apple Crumb Cake is a heartwarming dessert that combines tender apples with a buttery crumb topping, creating a symphony of flavors and textures. Perfect for gatherings or cozy afternoons, its delightful aroma fills the kitchen, making every bite a nostalgic experience. This easy-to-follow recipe is sure to impress family and friends, inviting them back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 3 medium fresh apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 cup rolled oats
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch baking pan.
- Toss apple slices with sugar and cinnamon in a bowl; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Beat softened butter and eggs until creamy; slowly add dry ingredients until just combined.
- In another bowl, combine brown sugar, oats, flour, butter cubes, and cinnamon for the crumb topping.
- Layer half of the batter in the prepared pan, followed by half of the apple slices. Repeat with remaining batter and apples; top with crumb mixture.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg