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:
- Begin by heating the oven and mixing diced apples with vanilla and eggs.
- Stir in sugar, spices, and butter until well combined.
- Blend in flour, salt, and baking soda to form the cake batter.
- Grease a cake pan, add the batter, and smooth the top.
Crumble Making:
- Combine dry ingredients, then add melted butter and almond extract.
- Work the mixture until it forms large crumbs.
Baking:
- Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the cake batter.
- Bake until the cake is done, testing with a toothpick for doneness.
