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Moist Apple Crumb Cake with Buttery Streusel

A delicious slice of apple crumb cake featuring thick apple filling and a crunchy streusel topping dusted with powdered sugar.
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A simple recipe for a moist apple cake topped with a thick, buttery cinnamon crumb topping, perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for optional drizzle)
  • 1 tablespoon milk (for optional drizzle)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for optional drizzle)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the diced apples. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  7. Prepare the crumb topping: In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar, 1/2 cup flour, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon for the topping.
  8. Cut in the cold butter pieces using your fingers or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  9. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the cake batter.
  10. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before removing it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. If using the drizzle: Whisk together powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples.
  • For a thicker topping, chill the crumb mixture for 10 minutes before sprinkling it on the batter.
  • You can substitute buttermilk for milk for a slightly tangier cake.

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