Quick Apple Crumb Cake
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this Quick Apple Crumb Cake, a moist and tender treat loaded with juicy chunks of fresh apples and topped with a buttery, cinnamon-spiced crumb layer. Ready in under an hour, this easy-to-make dessert combines the warmth of ground cinnamon, the sweetness of brown sugar, and the satisfying crunch of a golden crumb topping. Perfect for both weekday indulgence and festive gatherings, this crowd-pleasing recipe is a must-try for busy bakers looking for an effortless yet impressive fall-inspired dessert. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy it alongside your morning coffee for a touch of sweetness to start the day.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 0.75 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for crumb topping)
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed (for crumb topping)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for crumb topping)
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted (for crumb topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 0.75 cup granulated sugar, 0.5 cup packed brown sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon.
In a separate bowl, mix together 0.5 cup melted butter, 0.75 cup milk, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the diced apples gently with a spatula.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
To make the crumb topping, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 0.5 cup packed brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Add 0.5 cup melted butter and mix with a fork until crumbs form.
Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the cake batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5146 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 211.7 g | 271% | |
| Saturated Fat | 128.7 g | 644% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 909 mg | 303% | |
| Sodium | 1650 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 765.1 g | 278% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.9 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 412.8 g | ||
| Protein | 65.9 g | 132% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.0 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 653 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 19.6 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 1679 mg | 36% | |
*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.
