Whipping up a delicious treat that combines the best of both worlds – a moist cake with a crunchy crumble topping – is a surefire way to bring warmth and coziness to your home. Get ready to create a delightful dessert with our recipe for Moist Apple Crumble Cake. This dessert is the perfect blend of sweet apples, warm spices, and a buttery crumble topping that will have your family and friends coming back for seconds. So, preheat your oven and let’s start baking!
**Moist Apple Crumble Cake**
**Ingredients:**
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup sour cream
– 2 cups chopped apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
**Crumble Topping:**
– 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
**Instructions:**
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
3. In a separate larger bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
4. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
6. Gently fold in the chopped apples until evenly distributed in the batter.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it out evenly.
**Crumble Topping:**
1. In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the crumble topping.
2. Drizzle the melted butter over the dry ingredients and mix until crumbly.
3. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the cake batter in the pan.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
**Serve this delightful Moist Apple Crumble Cake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra special treat. Whether you’re looking for a comforting dessert to enjoy with a hot cup of coffee or hosting a gathering with loved ones, this cake is sure to be a hit. The blend of tender apples, moist cake, and crisp crumble topping will make it a favorite in your recipe collection. Enjoy every bite of this delightful treat!**
