Apple Crumble Cake
Apple Crumble Cake is a soft, tender cake speckled with warm notes of cinnamon and apples. Topped off with crunchy, buttery streusel and vanilla glaze.
Servings: 16
Calories: 369kcal
Ingredients
- 1-¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1-½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1-½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (preferably freshly grated)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
- 1-½ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 pound (about 3) large Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced into ½" cubes
For the Crumble
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- 2-½ tablespoons brown sugar, lightly packed
- 2-½ tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅓ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
For the Glaze (Optional)
- 1-¼ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- pinch of fine sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° and make sure the rack is in the center of the oven. Grease two round 9" cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- Add the butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and lemon juice to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat at medium-high speed until light and fluffy. If you do not have a stand mixer, use a large bowl and a handheld mixer. Add the eggs 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, add the vanilla and mix once more.
- Mixing on low, slowly incorporate the dry ingredients. Then, fold in the apples. Divide the batter between the prepared cake pans, and smooth over the tops.
- Make the Crumble: Combine flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, and cinnamon in a small mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Cut in the butter cubes using a pastry blender or fork. Then, clump together with your fingers and crumble over the cake.
- Transfer the cakes to the oven and bake for 50 minutes. Remove from the oven and place on a cooling rack for 20 minutes. Remove from the pans and transfer to a serving dish. Allow to cool completely if adding the glaze.
- Make the Glaze: Add powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and sea salt to a small mixing bowl. Whisk to combine and drizzle over the cakes. Allow to set 20 minutes.
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Nutrition
Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 240mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 531IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg