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Apple Crumb Cake

A delightful dessert that combines fresh apples with a sweet, crumbly topping, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 325

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups apples, peeled, cored, and diced
Topping
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup rolled oats

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, beating well.
  5. Gradually mix in the sour cream until combined.
  6. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  7. Fold in the diced apples and cinnamon.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  2. In another bowl, combine the brown sugar, oats, and a bit of cinnamon. Sprinkle this topping over the batter.
  3. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  4. Let cool before drizzling with a sweet cinnamon apple glaze if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25g

Notes

Serve apple crumb cake warm or at room temperature. It pairs well with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze slices for up to three months.

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