Description

Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of our Apple Crumb Cake with Cinnamon Apple Drizzle. This delightful dessert features moist layers of cake studded with tart Granny Smith apples, topped with a crunchy streusel and finished with a luscious cinnamon apple glaze. Perfect for fall gatherings or cozy evenings at home, this easy recipe will impress your family and friends alike. The combination of sweet and spicy flavors makes this cake not only a fantastic treat but also a wonderful addition to your dessert repertoire. Enjoy it warm or at room temperature, and don’t forget to pair it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate experience!

Ingredients

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2 large Granny Smith apples
1½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup full-fat sour cream
Ground cinnamon and nutmeg
Powdered sugar (for glaze)
Apple cider (for glaze)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan.
Make the streusel by mixing flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, melted butter, and vanilla until crumbly.
In a separate bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and sour cream.
Combine dry ingredients separately, then mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
Layer half the batter in the prepared pan, add diced apples, sprinkle half of the streusel, followed by remaining batter and streusel.
Bake for 40–55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool before drizzling with the cinnamon apple glaze made from powdered sugar, apple cider, and cinnamon.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Desserts
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 43g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 50mg