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Quick & Easy Apple Crumble Cake

This Apple Crumble Cake is a family favorite, passed down from my grandmother.

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!