Easy Apple Crumb Cake

Apple crumb cake on a white cake stand with a slice on a white plate.

5 from 3 votes

This Apple Crumb Cake is soft, buttery, and filled with juicy apples under a golden, crunchy topping. Perfect for breakfast, dessert or snack.

Prep Time30

Cook Time35

Cooling time20

Total Time1 25

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 367kcal

Author: Rosemary Molloy

Ingredients

FOR THE APPLE FILLING

½ cup butter
⅓ cup brown sugar packed
4 cups chopped apples (approximately 3 large apples)
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1½ teaspoon corn starch

FOR THE CRUMB CRUST

2¼ cups all purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar
1½ teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
½ cup cold butter (cubed)
1 large egg

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Instructions

FOR THE CRUMB CRUST

Pre-heat oven to 350F/180C. Grease and flour, spray or line an 8 inch cake pan with parchment paper. (I used a springform pan)

FOR THE APPLE FILLING

In a large pot add the butter and melt add the brown sugar, apples and cinnamon, stir to combine, continue to cook for approximately 10-15 minutes, stirring often, add the cornstarch and continue to cook 3-5 minutes or until thickened, a little juice should remain. Remove from the heat and let cool 20-30 minutes.

FOR THE CRUMB CRUST

In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and the salt. Add the butter and combine to form a coarse crumb mixture, add the egg and combine, the mixture should still be crumbly.
Add ½-⅔ of the crumb mixture to a lightly grease and floured or spray an 8 inch cake pan, gently press done. Pour the cooled apple filling on top, sprinkle with the remaining crumbs. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until lightly golden on top. Let cool in pan 15 minutes then move to a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!

Notes

Types of apples to use

I love tart apples for the sweet filling such as Granny Smith apples. Gala apples, Fuji or Pink Lady can be used or even a sweet apple like a Honeycrisp.

How to Store an apple crumb cake

Store: Store apple crumble cake in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. For longer storage, store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature before serving or warm up slightly in the microwave.

Freeze: Cool completely then wrap slices in plastic wrap and store in a freezer safe bag or container for up to 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, bring to room temperature and enjoy!

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