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Tender Apple Crumb Cake

A close-up of a moist slice of apple crumb cake on a white plate, showcasing tender apple pieces and a golden crumb topping.
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A moist apple cake topped with a thick, buttery streusel, perfect for fall baking, coffee breaks, or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, divided
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, divided
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3 cups peeled and diced apples (about 3 medium apples)
  • For the Streusel Topping:
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together ½ cup (1 stick) of the softened butter and 1 cup of the granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the diced apples.
  7. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  8. Prepare the streusel topping: In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Mix with a fork until coarse crumbs form.
  9. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the cake batter.
  10. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For a bakery-style crumb, ensure your streusel is thick and covers the cake well.
  • This cake can be stored at room temperature, covered, for up to 3 days.
  • For longer storage, wrap the cooled cake tightly in plastic wrap and then in foil. It can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
  • You can use a variety of apples, such as Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji, for this recipe.

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