Spiced Apple Crumb Cake

This spiced apple crumb cake combines the cozy warmth of autumn spices with the sweet tang of fresh apples, topped with a golden crumbly crust.

For the Apple Cake:

• Fresh apples, peeled and diced for a moist and fruity base
• Eggs, beaten to bind the ingredients
• Vanilla extract for a sweet aroma
• Granulated sugar to sweeten the batter
• Ground cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger for a spice blend
• Melted butter for richness
• All-purpose flour for structure
• Salt and baking soda for rise and flavor balance

For the Brown Sugar Crumb:

• All-purpose flour as a crumb base
• Light brown sugar for a caramel-like sweetness
• White sugar for additional sweetness
• Salt to enhance the crumb flavor
• Butter, melted to bring the crumb together
• Almond extract for a nutty essence

Cake Preparation:

1. Begin by heating the oven and mixing diced apples with vanilla and eggs.
2. Stir in sugar, spices, and butter until well combined.
3. Blend in flour, salt, and baking soda to form the cake batter.
4. Grease a cake pan, add the batter, and smooth the top.

Crumble Making:

1. Combine dry ingredients, then add melted butter and almond extract.
2. Work the mixture until it forms large crumbs.

Baking:

1. Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the cake batter.
2. Bake until the cake is done, testing with a toothpick for doneness.