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The Best Apple Crumb Cake Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 350
A delicious apple crumb cake with a tender crumb and sweet apple filling, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Cake Batter

  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.75 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.125 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.125 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 0.75 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 large egg

Apple Filling

  • 2 medium apples washed, peeled, cored and sliced (Red Delicious and Golden Delicious)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Crumb Topping

  • 0.33 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 1.5 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round springform pan.
  • Mix dry ingredients for the batter and combine with wet ingredients. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Prepare apple filling by tossing sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, and vinegar. Spread over batter.
  • Make crumb topping by combining sugars, cinnamon, salt, melted butter, and flour. Sprinkle over apples.
  • Bake for 45 minutes until golden and cooked through. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For best results, use firm apples like Red Delicious or Golden Delicious.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple, crumb cake