Description
Delightful Apple Crumble Cake brings warmth and comfort from traditional English baking traditions. Cinnamon-spiced apples nestled beneath a buttery crumble topping promise a sweet escape that beckons you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup (125 grams) yogurt
- 1/2 cup (108 grams) oil
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) white sugar
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups diced apples
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Spices:
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Crumble Topping:
- 2/3 cup (135 grams) brown sugar
- 1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 8 tablespoons (125 grams) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and coating a 9-inch round baking pan with grease for optimal cake release.
- Create a smooth wet mixture by whisking yogurt, oil, white and brown sugars, eggs, and vanilla until fully incorporated and free of lumps.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg in a separate bowl to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, maintaining a light texture and avoiding overmixing.
- Carefully incorporate diced apples into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Craft the crumble topping by combining brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl.
- Cut cold butter into the dry crumble ingredients, using fingertips or a fork to create a coarse, sandy texture with small butter chunks.
- Transfer the cake batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly to ensure consistent baking.
- Generously scatter the crumble mixture across the cake’s surface, covering it completely.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and dry.
- Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Serve at room temperature, optionally accompanied by a warm beverage for enhanced enjoyment.
Notes
- Use ripe, firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor balance in the cake.
- Replace dairy yogurt with coconut or almond yogurt to make the recipe vegan-friendly and accommodate lactose-sensitive diets.
- Swap white flour with gluten-free flour blend for those with gluten sensitivities, ensuring the cake remains moist and tender.
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans to the crumble topping for extra crunch and nutty depth, enhancing the overall taste profile.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 412
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg