Description
This Apple Crumble Cake with Vanilla Glaze is the ultimate cozy dessert, blending warm cinnamon-spiced apples with a tender, moist cake. Topped with a buttery crumble and drizzled with sweet vanilla glaze, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s a casual afternoon treat or a centerpiece for a family gathering, this cake is pure comfort on a plate.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup yogurt (125g)
- ½ cup oil (108g)
- ¾ cup white sugar (150g)
- ¼ cup brown sugar (50g)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (220g)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 ½ cups diced apples
For the Crumble Topping:
- ⅔ cup brown sugar (135g)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
For the Vanilla Glaze (Optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Pan:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9-inch round baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, yogurt, oil, white sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and well-blended.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, mix all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the Apples:
- Gently fold in the diced apples to evenly distribute them throughout the batter.
- Make the Crumble Topping:
- In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon.
- Add the cold butter cubes and use a fork or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the batter.
- Bake the Cake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cake:
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Vanilla Glaze (Optional):
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake for added sweetness.
Notes
20 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American