🍏 Easy Made Apple Crumb Cake

Apple Crumb Cake ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.9 by dessert lovers and fall bakers alike)
🍎 Tender Apples | 🥧 Spiced Cake | 🌰 Buttery Crumb Topping

If you’re looking for the ultimate cozy dessert or breakfast treat, this Apple Crumb Cake hits every note. Soft, spiced cake loaded with tender apples and finished with a crunchy, buttery crumb topping—it’s perfect for fall mornings, afternoon coffee, or dessert tables.

Why You’ll Love This Apple Crumb Cake

⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
🔥 Bake Time: 45–50 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 8–10 slices
💰 Budget-Friendly: Around $8–$10
🍏 Flavor: Sweet, warmly spiced, tender, and buttery
💡 Perfect For: Breakfast, brunch, or fall dessert

Ingredients – Spiced, Sweet, and Irresistible

For the Cake

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup sour cream
• 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced

For the Crumb Topping

• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup rolled oats (optional)
• ¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• ½ tsp cinnamon

How to Make Apple Crumb Cake

Step 1: Prepare the Pan

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.

Step 2: Make the Cake Batter

In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs and vanilla, then fold in sour cream.
Gently fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
Fold in diced apples.

Step 3: Prepare the Crumb Topping

Combine flour, brown sugar, oats, and cinnamon.
Cut in cold butter with a fork or pastry cutter until crumbly.

Step 4: Assemble and Bake

Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Sprinkle crumb topping over the cake.
Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool slightly before slicing.

How to Serve Apple Crumb Cake

🍎 Warm with a drizzle of caramel or a scoop of vanilla ice cream
☕ Serve with coffee or tea for breakfast or brunch
🍂 Slice thick for sharing at fall gatherings

What Everyone’s Saying

“Perfectly spiced with tender apple pieces and the best crumb topping!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Clara M.

“Easy to make and everyone loved it for breakfast!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – James P.

“This is my go-to fall dessert. Sweet, soft, and perfectly spiced.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Erika L.

Apple Crumb Cake – Moist, Spiced, and Perfectly Crunchy

There’s nothing like a slice of Apple Crumb Cake to make your morning coffee feel extra special. Tender, cinnamon-spiced cake is layered with fresh apples and topped with a buttery, crunchy crumb topping. It’s the perfect dessert for fall, brunch, or a cozy afternoon treat that feels like homemade comfort in every bite.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Servings: 12 servings

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 330

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
• 2 medium apples peeled, cored, and diced

For the Crumb Topping:

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter cubed
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Equipment

• 9×13-inch baking pan
• Mixing bowls
• Electric mixer or hand whisk
• Spatula
• Fork or pastry cutter (for crumb topping)

Method

 

Preheat Oven

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.

Make the Cake Batter

1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In a separate large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Mix in sour cream until smooth. Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined. Gently fold in diced apples.

Prepare the Crumb Topping

1. In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter with a fork or pastry cutter until crumbly.

Assemble and Bake

1. Spread cake batter evenly in the prepared pan. Sprinkle crumb topping evenly over the batter. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool and Serve

1. Allow cake to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature. Optional: drizzle with caramel sauce for extra indulgence.

Notes

Apple tips: Use firm apples like Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Fuji for best texture.

Make ahead: Cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.

Add-ins: Walnuts or pecans in the crumb topping add extra crunch and flavor.

FAQ – Apple Crumb Cake

💡 Note

For a more decadent version, drizzle warm caramel sauce over the slices before serving—every bite becomes a cozy fall treat.

Add another seasonal treat with Cristal Recipes’ Creamy Pumpkin Spice Roll Cake — a perfect complement to your apple crumb cake for dessert lovers.