Description
Indulge in the comforting delight of Apple Crumb Cake with Cinnamon Apple Drizzle, a perfect treat for any gathering or cozy night in. This scrumptious cake features layers of tender Granny Smith apples enveloped in a rich batter, topped with a crunchy streusel and finished off with a sweet cinnamon glaze. Each bite offers a delicious blend of flavors and textures, making it an irresistible dessert that evokes the warmth of fall. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply craving something sweet, this easy-to-make cake is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Granny Smith apples
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (divided)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- Ground cinnamon and nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan.
- In one bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg; then add melted butter and vanilla to form crumbs for the streusel.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and sour cream.
- Combine dry ingredients with wet until just mixed.
- Layer half the batter in the pan, followed by diced apples and half the streusel. Repeat layers.
- Bake for 40–55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool before glazing with a mixture of powdered sugar, apple cider, and cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg