Irresistible Apple Crumb Cake with Cinnamon Apple Drizzle Magic
A delicious apple crumb cake topped with a sweet cinnamon apple drizzle, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 medium apples peeled, cored, and chopped into small cubes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour for crumb topping
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for crumb topping
- ¼ teaspoon salt for crumb topping
- ½ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed (for crumb topping)
- ½ cup brown sugar packed (for crumb topping)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar for crumb topping
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter for drizzle
- ½ cup brown sugar packed (for drizzle)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for drizzle
- 2 tablespoons milk for drizzle
- A pinch of salt for drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and sour cream to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in chopped apples and spread the batter into the prepared pan.
- For the crumb topping, combine flour, cinnamon, salt, cold butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix until crumbly and sprinkle over the batter.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the drizzle, melt butter in a saucepan. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, milk, and salt. Stir until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
- Use Granny Smith apples for the best texture and flavor.
- Let the cake cool slightly before drizzling.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.