Apple Crumb Cake Recipe

This irresistible Apple Crumb Cake is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, even for apple skeptics! Forget fluffy cakes – this recipe delivers a hearty, almost cookie-like crumb topping and a moist, fruit-filled interior. Customize it with your favorite fresh or frozen fruits (except strawberries) – apples and apricots are a personal favorite, but the possibilities are endless! For an extra burst of flavor, try layering cherry pie filling on top of the apples. Prepare for rave reviews!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 125 mins
Calories 352.3 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 3.5 (4 Reviews)
Apple Crumb Cake

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Apple Crumb Cake

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (for crumb topping)
  • Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Vanilla Sugar
  • Oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (about 4 cups)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for crumb topping)
  • Pie Filling

How to Make Apple Crumb Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the apples and any other desired fruits.
  7. If using, spread a layer of cherry pie filling over the apples.
  8. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, and butter for the crumb topping. Mix with your fingers until crumbly.
  9. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the fruit mixture.
  10. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before serving.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

104g

Fat

10g

Carbs

17g