Description
A simple and delicious cinnamon apple cake with a sweet crumble topping, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for crumble)
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar (for crumble)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed (for crumble)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for crumble)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the diced apples and cinnamon.
- Prepare the crumble topping: In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- Apple Variety: Honeycrisp and Granny Smith are recommended, but feel free to experiment with your favorites.
- Buttermilk Substitute: Mix 1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar with 1/2 cup of milk.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: apple cake, cinnamon cake, easy dessert, baking recipe, fall dessert
