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Apple Crumb Cake

Apple Crumb Cake
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Looking for a delightful dessert that everyone will love? This Apple Crumb Cake combines moist vanilla cake with sweet, cinnamon-spiced apples and a crunchy crumb topping. Each slice is warm and comforting, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home. The delightful aroma of spiced apples fills your kitchen, inviting everyone to indulge in this scrumptious treat. Simple enough for novice bakers, this cake is not only easy to make but can also be prepared ahead of time, ensuring you have a delicious dessert ready whenever you need it.

Ingredients

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  • 4 small or 3 large red gala apples (diced)
  • 120 g all-purpose flour (for crumb topping)
  • 200 g dark brown sugar
  • 340 g all-purpose flour (for the cake)
  • 125 g butter (room temperature)
  • 225 g granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs (room temperature)
  • 225 g sour cream (room temperature)
  • 40 g vegetable oil (e.g., canola oil)
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 125 g powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup (for glaze)
  • 1 tsp sour cream (for glaze)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
  • 1–2 tsp water (for glaze)
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (for apples)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for crumb topping)
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon (for cake)
  • 2 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. Dice the gala apples and toss with granulated sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
  3. For the crumb topping, mix flour, dark brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl, then add room temperature butter until crumbly.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Cream butter and granulated sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time. Stir in sour cream, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
  5. Pour half of the batter into the greased dish; layer with apples and remaining batter topped with crumb mixture.
  6. Bake for about 70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with maple syrup, sour cream, vanilla extract, and water until smooth. Drizzle over warm cake.

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