Discover the joy of baking with this Rustic Apple Pudding Crumble Cake, a delightful dessert that combines the tender texture of shortcrust pastry, the creaminess of vanilla pudding, and the natural sweetness of apples, all topped with a crispy cinnamon streusel. It’s a perfect harmony of flavors and textures that’s sure to please any palate.
Why You’ll Love This: This cake is a true treat for the senses. The aroma of cinnamon and apples baking together is irresistible, and the combination of smooth pudding with the crunch of the streusel offers a delightful contrast. It’s a versatile cake that’s great for any season and is sure to become a favorite.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for a cozy family gathering, a potluck, or as a comforting treat on a lazy weekend. This cake is also perfect for holiday celebrations or when you want to impress your guests with a homemade dessert.
Decoration Tips: Serve each slice with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for added indulgence. You can also garnish with a sprinkle of powdered sugar or a few thin apple slices for a decorative touch.
Ingredients: Shortcrust Pastry (for the base):
- 250 g flour
- ½ packet baking powder
- 80 g sugar
- 125 g room temperature butter
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 packet Bourbon vanilla sugar
Pudding Mixture:
- 400 ml milk
- 1 packet vanilla pudding powder
- 5-6 tbsp sugar
- 200 g sour cream
Topping:
- 3-4 apples, diced
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
Streusel:
- 35 g cold butter
- 60 g flour
- 30 g sugar
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions:
- For the base, mix all shortcrust pastry ingredients and knead into a smooth dough. Press into a 24 or 26 cm springform pan and chill in the fridge.
- Prepare the pudding according to the package instructions using 400 ml milk and 5-6 tbsp sugar. Stir in sour cream and let it cool to lukewarm, stirring occasionally.
- For the streusel, knead flour, butter, sugar, vanilla sugar, and cinnamon into crumbles.
- Spread the lukewarm pudding over the shortcrust base. Toss diced apples with cinnamon and brown sugar, and distribute over the pudding. Cover with streusel.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for 50-60 minutes. Allow the cake to cool for 5 hours before serving with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Enjoy this Rustic Apple Pudding Crumble Cake, a perfect blend of sweet, creamy, and crunchy elements for a truly delightful dessert experience!
