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Apple Crumb Cake with Cinnamon Apple Drizzle

A tender, buttery apple crumb cake topped with a golden cinnamon streusel and finished with a spiced apple drizzle for the perfect fall treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup sour cream
  • 2 medium apples, peeled and chopped
Crumb Topping
  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cinnamon Apple Drizzle
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider or milk
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Baking pan
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk dry ingredients together in one bowl; cream butter and sugar in another.
  3. Beat in eggs, vanilla, and sour cream, then fold in apples.
  4. Pour batter into pan and top with crumb mixture.
  5. Bake 40–45 minutes until golden and set.
  6. Cool slightly and drizzle with cinnamon apple glaze.

Notes

This cozy apple crumb cake tastes even better the next day as flavors deepen overnight.