Cinnamon Apple Crumb Cake
Cinnamon Apple Crumb Cake combines tender apple cake with a generous buttery cinnamon streusel for a cozy homemade treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 apples, peeled and diced
For the crumb:
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 4 tbsp cold butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square pan.
- Combine the crumb ingredients until coarse pieces form; refrigerate.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Beat the softened butter and sugar until creamy, then mix in the eggs and vanilla.
- Alternate adding the flour mixture and sour cream until a thick batter forms.
- Fold in the diced apples and spread the batter into the pan.
- Scatter the chilled crumb mixture evenly across the top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes and cool before slicing.