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Apple Crumb Cake

Apple Crumb Cake
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Apple Crumb Cake, a scrumptious dessert that beautifully marries tender apples with warm cinnamon and a crunchy crumb topping. Topped with a sweet maple glaze, this cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy evening at home or a festive gathering. The moist vanilla cake, complemented by the spiced apple filling, will impress everyone at the table. With easy preparation and common ingredients, this cake is not only delicious but also a joy to make.

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 (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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, toss diced apples with granulated sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
  3. Prepare crumb topping by mixing flour, dark brown sugar, and cinnamon with butter until crumbly.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together dry ingredients; cream butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then sour cream, oil, and vanilla.
  5. Combine wet and dry mixtures gently; fold in apple filling.
  6. Layer half of the batter in the dish, sprinkle with half of the crumb topping, add remaining batter and top with crumbs.
  7. Bake for about 70 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick comes out clean.
  8. While cooling, whisk together the glaze ingredients and drizzle over the cake before serving.

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