Easy and Tasty Apple Cake with Crumb Topping
Treat yourself to the ultimate comfort dessert with this Easy and Tasty Apple Cake with Crumb Topping. Bursting with the warmth of cinnamon and the natural sweetness of tender apples, this moist and fluffy cake gets a delightful crunch from its buttery crumb topping. Perfect for fall or any time of year, this recipe requires just 20 minutes of prep and makes a crowd-pleasing treat for family gatherings, coffee breaks, or an after-dinner indulgence. Made with everyday ingredients like buttermilk for extra moisture and a blend of sugars for rich flavor, this apple cake strikes the ideal balance between simplicity and decadence. Serve it warm or at room temperature—either way, it's guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups apples, peeled, cored, and diced (about 2 medium apples)
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted (for crumb topping)
- 0.5 cup brown sugar (for crumb topping)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for crumb topping)
- 0.75 cup all-purpose flour (for crumb topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round or square cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and softened butter until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined after each addition.
Gently fold in the diced apples using a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed in the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it out evenly.
To make the crumb topping, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour in a medium bowl. Mix with a fork until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the cake batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your easy and tasty apple cake with crumb topping!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4671 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 167.0 g | 214% | |
| Saturated Fat | 99.9 g | 500% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 788 mg | 263% | |
| Sodium | 3186 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 750.7 g | 273% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.2 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 432.0 g | ||
| Protein | 62.8 g | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.1 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 616 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 18.7 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 1497 mg | 32% | |
*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.
