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A close-up of a slice of apple crumb cake with a golden-brown crumb topping, drizzled with cinnamon glaze, and garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon. The cake sits on a rustic wooden platter with visible apple chunks inside, steam gently rising from the warm dessert.

Irresistible Apple Crumb Cake with Cinnamon Drizzle

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Irresistible Apple Crumb Cake with Cinnamon Drizzle is a moist, flavorful dessert that features tender apple slices, a crunchy crumb topping, and a warm cinnamon drizzle. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or cozy evenings, this cake combines the sweet tartness of fresh apples with comforting cinnamon flavors, creating an inviting aroma and irresistible taste.

  • Total Time: 70 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups of peeled and sliced apples (Granny Smith or Fuji work beautifully)
  • 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup of granulated sugar
  • ½ cup of unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon of baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon of baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon of salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • ½ cup of buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Toss sliced apples with 1 tablespoon cinnamon and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, combine 1 cup of flour, ¼ cup of sugar, and ½ cup of cold, cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter or fork to blend until coarse crumbs form.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together remaining flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. In another bowl, beat eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk. Mix wet into dry, then fold in apple slices.
  4. Pour batter into a greased 9-inch springform pan. Sprinkle crumb mixture evenly on top. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. While baking, prepare cinnamon drizzle by mixing powdered sugar, cinnamon, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over warm cake before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure butter is cold for a crumblier topping.
  • You can add chopped nuts or raisins to the batter or topping for extra texture.
  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced sweet-tart flavor.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
  • Reheat slices in the microwave or oven for a freshly baked taste.
  • Author: Serena Miller
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 340 Kcal
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg