Cinnamon Apple Crumb Cake (Printable Version)
Buttery cinnamon-streusel layers with tart apples deliver cozy autumn flavor in a moist, tender cake.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cinnamon Streusel Crumb
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190 grams all-purpose flour
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100 grams light brown sugar
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50 grams granulated sugar
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0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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115 grams unsalted butter, melted
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0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 large or 2 small tart apples, peeled and chopped
→ Cake Base
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60 grams unsalted butter, softened
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100 grams granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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120 grams sour cream
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125 grams all-purpose flour
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0.25 teaspoon baking soda
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0.25 teaspoon fine sea salt
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0.5 teaspoon baking powder
→ Apple Cider Glaze
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60 grams powdered sugar
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22–30 millilitres apple cider
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease a 20 cm springform pan and line the base with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add melted butter and vanilla extract. Stir until mixture forms moist crumbs. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter with granulated sugar until pale and fluffy. Beat in egg until fully incorporated. Add vanilla extract and sour cream; mix until smooth.
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In a separate bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder. Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture and stir gently until just combined.
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Spread half of the cake batter evenly in the prepared tin. Distribute apple pieces evenly over the batter. Sprinkle approximately half of the cinnamon streusel crumbs over the apples.
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Gently spread the remaining cake batter over the crumbs. Top with the remaining streusel, distributing evenly across the surface.
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Transfer to oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the centre emerges clean.
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Remove from oven and run a thin knife around the edge to loosen. Allow cake to cool before unclasping the pan ring.
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In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar with apple cider until a smooth, pourable glaze forms. Drizzle over the cooled cake before serving.
# Additional Notes:
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For optimal texture, use tart apples such as Granny Smith and ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before beginning.