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Caramel Apple Crumb Cake

Ultimate Caramel Apple Crumb Cake

  • Author: David
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

This Ultimate Caramel Apple Crumb Cake combines soft, spiced cake, juicy apple chunks, a buttery crumb topping, and a drizzle of rich caramel sauce, making it the perfect fall dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium apples (about 2 cups), peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for apples)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (for crumb topping)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (for crumb topping)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (for crumb topping)
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (for crumb topping)
  • 1/2 cup cold, cubed butter (for crumb topping)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for batter)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (for batter)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (for batter)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (for batter)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Caramel sauce for drizzling (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. Peel, core, and dice 3 medium apples (about 2 cups). Toss them with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg. Cut in 1/2 cup of cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Refrigerate the topping while you make the batter.
  4. In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add 2 large eggs, one at a time, then mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1/2 cup of sour cream.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the prepared apples.
  7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan, then sprinkle the crumb topping over the batter.
  8. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool on a wire rack.
  9. Once the cake has cooled slightly, drizzle with caramel sauce. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Chill the crumb topping to keep it crumbly. Test the cake for doneness around the 40-minute mark to avoid overbaking. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 25
  • Sodium: 150
  • Fat: 12
  • Saturated Fat: 7
  • Carbohydrates: 38
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 3

Keywords: Caramel Apple Cake, Fall Dessert, Apple Crumb Cake, Easy Apple Cake

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