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Apple Crumb Cake

Apple Crumb Cake
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Indulge your senses with this delightful Apple Crumb Cake, a perfect blend of moist vanilla cinnamon cake and sweet cinnamon-sugar apples. Topped with a crunchy crumb layer and drizzled with a luscious maple glaze, this treat is comfort in dessert form. Ideal for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy family gathering or a simple weekday snack, this cake promises to please everyone. The combination of warm spices and tender apples creates an irresistible flavor that will have your guests coming back for seconds.

Ingredients

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  • 4 small or 3 large red gala apples, diced
  • 1 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 120 g all-purpose flour
  • 200 g dark brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 85 g butter, room temperature
  • 340 g all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 125 g butter, room temperature
  • 225 g granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs, room temperature
  • 225 g sour cream (14-18%), room temperature
  • 40 g vegetable oil (e.g., canola oil)
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 125 g powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp sour cream
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tsp water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
  2. Peel and dice the apples; mix them with granulated sugar and cinnamon, letting them sit for 10 minutes.
  3. For the crumb topping, combine dark brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and butter until crumbly.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time followed by sour cream and vanilla; alternate adding dry ingredients until combined.
  5. Layer half of the batter in the pan, followed by half of the apple mixture and half of the crumb topping. Repeat layers.
  6. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly before drizzling with maple glaze made from powdered sugar, maple syrup, sour cream, vanilla extract, and water.

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