Irresistibly Delicious: Dive Into the Perfect Apple Crumb Cake Recipe
Learn how to make delicious Apple Crumb Cake. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus 1 tablespoon for dusting the apples
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
If you don’t have sour cream, Greek yogurt is a wonderful substitute that adds a slight tang, reminiscent of the way Mama Lu would improvise when ingredients were scarce.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan. This was always the part where Mama Lu would remind me of the importance of preparation, much like setting the stage for a good story.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, combine the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined — a gentle touch, as Mama Lu would say, is key.
- Toss the chopped apples with 1 tablespoon of flour to coat, then fold them into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- For the crumb topping, mix together 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 cup melted butter in a small bowl until crumbly. Sprinkle over the cake batter.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let it cool slightly before serving.
Find it online: https://claracooking.com/apple-crumb-cake/
