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A freshly baked apple crumble cake with a golden brown crumb topping and a hint of cinnamon, placed on a light wood kitchen table.
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Apple Crumble Cake

Make apple crumble cake with a tender cake base, fresh apple layer and crisp topping. Get tips for controlling moisture and keeping crumbs distinct.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword apple crumble cake
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 12 slices
Calories 320kcal
Author C. Sophie

Equipment

  • 9-inch deep-dish pie pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Ingredients

Cake

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Crumb Topping

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Prepare the crumb topping by mixing 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl. Add 1/4 cup melted butter and mix until crumbly.
  • Prepare the apple filling by mixing sliced apples, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl.
  • Mix the cake batter by combining 2 1/4 cups flour, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl.
  • Add 1/2 cup melted butter, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 3/4 cup sour cream to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
  • Assemble the cake by spreading half of the cake batter in a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan, followed by the apple filling, and then the remaining cake batter.
  • Top the cake with the crumb topping and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Nutritional information:
  • Calories: 320
  • Protein: 3g
  • Carbohydrates: 44g
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated fat: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Potassium: 150mg
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 24g
Tip: Let the preparation cool completely before sealing containers to limit condensation and preserve texture.