Description
Looking for the best apple crumb cake recipe? This easy quick dessert is packed with fresh apples and warm spices. A simple and healthy breakfast idea or cozy treat for fall gatherings holidays or weekend baking. One of the best cake ideas you’ll bake!
Ingredients
- 2 cups peeled and sliced apples
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened for cake, cold for crumb)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8 or 9×9 pan with parchment or grease.
- Peel and slice apples; toss with a bit of cinnamon and sugar.
- Make crumb topping: combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cold butter until crumbly. Set aside.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
- Whisk dry ingredients separately then alternate adding them with milk to the wet mixture.
- Spread half of batter into pan, layer with apples, then the remaining batter and apples.
- Sprinkle crumb topping evenly over the top.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use tart apples for best flavor balance.
- Cover with foil if crumb browns too fast.
- Let cool completely for clean slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American