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Tender Apple Crumb Cake with Bakery-Style Streusel

Close-up of a slice of moist apple crumb cake with visible apple pieces and a crunchy crumb topping.
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A moist apple cake topped with a generous, buttery streusel, perfect for fall baking, coffee breaks, or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups peeled and diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
  • For the Streusel Topping:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the diced apples.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  8. Prepare the streusel topping: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  9. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  10. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the cake batter.
  11. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  12. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For a bakery-style crumb, ensure your butter for the streusel is very cold.
  • This cake can be stored at room temperature, tightly covered, for up to 3 days.
  • For longer storage, wrap cooled cake tightly in plastic wrap and then foil. It can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight at room temperature.
  • You can use a mix of apple varieties for a more complex flavor.

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