Description
Caramel Apple Crumb Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the warmth of spiced apples with rich caramel flavors, all nestled within a buttery cake topped with a crunchy crumb. Perfect for fall gatherings or cozy evenings at home, this irresistible treat is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Whether enjoyed warm with a scoop of ice cream or served at special occasions, this cake will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 3 cups apples (peeled, cored, and chopped)
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Toss chopped apples with cinnamon and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter with sugars until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Add dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Spread half the batter into the prepared dish, sprinkle apples on top, then add remaining batter.
- For crumb topping: mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter until crumbly; sprinkle over batter.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 95g)
- Calories: 307
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 42mg