Apple Crumb Cake Recipe

4.50 from 110 votes

Fresh apples and cinnamon crumb topping are combined to create a moist and delicious Apple Crumb Cake that is perfect for Fall.

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Preheat the oven to 350°. Line a 9x9 baking pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick spray. Set aside.
In a medium bowl combine butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg and vanilla. Combine with a hand held mixer {stand mixer or by hand} until creamy.
Add flour, salt and baking powder and mix to combine. The mixture might be a bit crumbly but that is alright.
Add the milk all at once and combine until you have a nice cake batter. Pour half of the batter into the prepared 9x9 pan. Top with the chopped apples.
To make the crumb topping, combine the butter, brown sugar, flour and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Cut the butter into the other ingredients until you have crumbs. Do not over mix or you will have a paste. Spread half of the crumbs over the top of the apples.
Add the remaining cake batter on top of the apple and crumbs, spread in an even layer. Top with remaining crumbs.
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center of the cake comes out clean. Serve warm or cool on a wire rack. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Work with room temperature ingredients when possible. This will ensure a smooth batter that is easy to mix together.
Do not over mix the quick bread batter. Over mixing will create a tough texture and not the soft buttery cake we are going for.
Peel and chop the apples right before adding them to the middle of the cake. This will make sure that the apples stay fresh and not turn brown.
Add a simple glaze to the top for a simple finishing touch. Mix together a cup of powdered sugar with a 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract and enough heavy cream that the glaze is pourable.