Apple Streusel Cake
Indulge in the cozy, comforting flavors of this Apple Streusel Cake—a perfect dessert that combines tender spiced cake with the irresistible crunch of a buttery cinnamon-brown sugar topping. Made with juicy Granny Smith apples for a hint of tartness, this crowd-pleasing recipe is both simple to prepare and utterly satisfying. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a fragrant bake that will fill your kitchen with the warm aroma of cinnamon, this moist and flavorful apple cake is perfect for fall gatherings, holiday tables, or a delightful afternoon treat. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy it plain alongside a steaming cup of coffee for a truly timeless dessert experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, melted
- 0.5 cups Whole milk
- 2 units Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
- 0.75 cups Brown sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 cups Cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 0.75 cups All-purpose flour (for streusel)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until well blended.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the diced Granny Smith apples using a spatula.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
In a medium bowl, prepare the streusel topping by combining the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and all-purpose flour.
Add the cubed cold butter to the streusel mixture and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until crumbly.
Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the cake batter.
Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve the Apple Streusel Cake warm or at room temperature and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3630 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 162.3 g | 208% | |
| Saturated Fat | 97.0 g | 485% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 774 mg | 258% | |
| Sodium | 2324 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 491.0 g | 179% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.9 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 161.2 g | ||
| Protein | 59.8 g | 120% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 471 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 18.7 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 1475 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
