Welcome the cozy winter months with our delightful Apple Crumble Cake. This recipe combines the moist, tender texture of a classic cake with the sweet and spiced goodness of apples and a crunchy crumble topping. It’s a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it an ideal dessert for colder days.
Why You’ll Love This
Our Apple Crumble Cake is a treat for anyone who loves the combination of fruit and pastry. The cake is soft and moist, enriched with a hint of cinnamon and yogurt for added depth. The apple layer adds a natural sweetness and juiciness, while the crumble topping provides a delicious contrast with its buttery, sugary crunch. It’s a comforting and satisfying dessert that’s not overly sweet.
Perfect Occasion
This cake is a fantastic choice for a variety of occasions during the winter season. Serve it as a comforting dessert after a family dinner, bring it to a potluck, or enjoy it as a special treat with a hot cup of tea or coffee. It’s also a great option for holiday gatherings and festive celebrations.
The Recipe
Cake Batter
- 3 room temperature eggs
- 2 packets vanilla sugar
- 1 cup (200ml) sugar
- 180ml sunflower oil
- 180ml milk
- 2 tbsp strained yogurt
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 50-100g chopped hazelnuts
- 1 packet baking powder
- 3 cups (200ml each) flour
Apple Mixture
- 3 green or red apples
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 3 tbsp sugar
- A handful of raisins
Crumble
- 75g room temperature butter
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 10 tbsp flour
Instructions
- For the cake, whisk together eggs, sugar, and vanilla sugar. Gradually add oil, milk, yogurt, cinnamon, baking powder, and flour to make the batter. Stir in hazelnuts. Pour into a greased 28cm cake pan.
- Peel and thinly slice apples. Mix with sugar, cinnamon, and spread over the cake batter. Sprinkle raisins on top.
- For the crumble, mix sugar, flour, and butter with your fingertips until it forms crumbs. Sprinkle over the apples.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (338°F) until the top is golden brown. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar.
Enjoy this Apple Crumble Cake, a delightful and cozy dessert that’s sure to warm you up and satisfy your sweet cravings during the winter months!
