Apple Crumb Cake
A soft and buttery apple cake layered with cinnamon-coated apples, a thick brown sugar crumb topping, and a simple vanilla glaze. It's cozy, moist, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Equipment
- 9 × 13-inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowls
- Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
- Whisk
- Rubber Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups apples peeled and chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Crumb Topping
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 9 × 13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix just until the batter is smooth. Do not overmix.
- Peel and chop the apples into thin pieces, then toss them with the cinnamon.
- Spread the cake batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Arrange the cinnamon-coated apples evenly over the batter.
- Make the crumb topping by mixing the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
- Pour in the melted butter and stir until combined.
- Add the flour and mix until large, irregular crumbs form.
- Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the apples, gently pressing the larger crumbs into place.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for about 30 minutes.
- Whisk the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract together until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake. Slice and serve.
Notes
Nutritional Information per serving:
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 86 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 51 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
