Description
A soft and moist apple cake topped with buttery crumbs and finished with a warm cinnamon apple drizzle—this comforting dessert is perfect for fall or any time of year.
Ingredients
Cake:
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup sour cream
2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped (Granny Smith preferred)
Crumb Topping:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
½ cup brown sugar, packed
¼ cup granulated sugar
Cinnamon Apple Drizzle:
1 tbsp unsalted butter
½ cup brown sugar, packed
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp milk
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat Oven:
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9-inch baking pan or line with parchment.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar:
In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
Add Eggs and Vanilla:
Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
Combine Batter:
Alternate mixing in dry ingredients and sour cream until just combined. Fold in chopped apples.
Prepare Crumb Topping:
Mix flour, cinnamon, salt, sugars, and cold butter until crumbly with pea-sized chunks. Sprinkle evenly over batter.
Bake:
Bake 55–65 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 15–20 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
Make Drizzle:
In a saucepan, melt butter, then stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, milk, and salt. Cook 2–3 minutes until smooth.
Finish Cake:
Drizzle sauce over cooled cake before serving.
Notes
Best Apples: Use tart apples like Granny Smith for balance.
Texture Tip: Don’t overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
Crumb Topping: Use cold butter for the best crumble.
Serving Ideas: Pair with ice cream, whipped cream, or hot coffee/tea.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
