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A slice of moist apple crumb cake with cinnamon drizzle and streusel topping on a white plate.
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Heavenly Apple Crumb Cake with Sweet Cinnamon Drizzle

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 385kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all -purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon sal t
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg s
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup all -purpose flour for topping
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon whole milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon for drizzle

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Add the flour mixture alternately with the sour cream to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined.
  • Gently fold in the diced apples using a spatula.
  • Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  • Prepare the topping by mixing 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Sprinkle the topping evenly over the cake batter.
  • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • While the cake cools slightly, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon to create the drizzle.
  • Drizzle the glaze over the warm cake before serving.