This Apple Crumble Cake is a family favorite, passed down from my grandmother.
It’s sweet, moist, and topped with a buttery crumble. You have to try it!
Ingredients
For the cake:
- ½ cup brown sugar (100g)
- 5/8 cup white sugar (125g)
- 1 cup oil or butter (190ml)
- 3 eggs
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (250g)
- 1 tbsp baking powder (12g)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 tbsp corn starch (50g)
- ½ cup milk (100ml)
- 2 apples, cut into sticks
- Zest of 1 orange
For the crumble:
- ¼ cup sugar (40g)
- ¼ cup cold butter (40g)
- 7/8 cup all-purpose flour (100g)
Instructions
Step 1: Mix the brown and white sugar with the oil.
Beat well, then add the honey, vanilla extract, and eggs one at a time, beating continuously. Add the orange zest.
Step 2: In a separate bowl, mix the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, cinnamon, corn starch) and sift them over the wet ingredients.
Finally, add the milk and gently mix with a spatula.
Step 3: To make the crumble, mix the butter, sugar, and flour with your hands until it forms a sandy texture.
Step 4: In an 18 cm baking mold, pour in the cake mixture, then sprinkle the crumble mixture on top, followed by the apple slices.
Step 5: Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Step 6: Let the cake cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I use a different type of apple?
Yes! You can use any apple variety you like, but Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best for a balance of sweetness and tartness.
2. Can I substitute oil for butter?
Yes, both oil and butter work well in this recipe. Butter gives a richer taste, while oil makes the cake more moist.
3. How do I know when the cake is done?
Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean or with a few crumbs, the cake is ready!
4. Can I freeze the cake?
Yes, you can freeze the cake after it has cooled completely. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
5. Can I make the crumble ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the crumble mixture ahead and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Quick & Easy Apple Crumble Cake
Ingredients
For the cake:
- ½ cup brown sugar (100g)
- 5/8 cup white sugar (125g)
- 1 cup oil or butter (190ml)
- 3 eggs
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (250g)
- 1 tbsp baking powder (12g)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 tbsp corn starch (50g)
- ½ cup milk (100ml)
- 2 apples cut into sticks
- Zest of 1 orange
For the crumble:
- ¼ cup sugar (40g)
- ¼ cup cold butter (40g)
- 7/8 cup all-purpose flour (100g)
Instructions
- Mix the brown and white sugar with the oil.
- Beat well, then add the honey, vanilla extract, and eggs one at a time, beating continuously. Add the orange zest.
- In a separate bowl, mix the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, cinnamon, corn starch) and sift them over the wet ingredients.
- Finally, add the milk and gently mix with a spatula.
- To make the crumble, mix the butter, sugar, and flour with your hands until it forms a sandy texture.
- In an 18 cm baking mold, pour in the cake mixture, then sprinkle the crumble mixture on top, followed by the apple slices.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
