Apple Crumb Cake with Apple Cider Cinnamon Glaze
This Apple Crumb Cake with Apple Cider Cinnamon Glaze is a comforting and delicious dessert that combines fluffy cake, juicy apples, and a rich streusel topping. The warm cinnamon and nutmeg spices pair perfectly with sweet apples, and the apple cider cinnamon glaze adds a sweet, flavorful finish. A perfect treat for any occasion, especially to showcase the cozy flavors of autumn!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Streusel Crumb:
2/3 cup all-purpose flour (76 grams)
3 tbsp white sugar (42 grams)
3 tbsp light brown sugar (42 grams)
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/3 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (75 grams)
For the Apples:
2 1/2 cups chopped apples (about 2 medium apples, 312 grams)
2 tsp cinnamon powder
1/4 tsp nutmeg powder
For the Cake Batter:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (191 grams)
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (170 grams)
1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
3 large eggs
1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup buttermilk (78 ml)
For the Apple Cider Cinnamon Glaze:
1/4 cup cream cheese, room temperature (56 grams)
1 tbsp unsalted butter (14 grams)
1/4 cup powdered sugar (31 grams)
1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
1–3 tbsp apple cider
Instructions
For the Streusel Crumb: In a bowl, combine flour, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add room-temperature butter and use your hands or a pastry cutter to form a crumbly texture. Set aside.
For the Apples: Chop the apples and toss them in cinnamon and nutmeg powder.
For the Cake Batter: In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla extract. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk, starting and ending with flour mixture. Fold in the spiced apples.
Assembling the Cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round or springform pan. Pour cake batter into the pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle streusel topping over the batter. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
For the Apple Cider Cinnamon Glaze: While the cake bakes, whisk together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and apple cider until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more cider if needed.
Serving: Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Drizzle with glaze before serving.
Notes
Gluten-Free Option: Substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
Spices: Add cloves or ginger for a different flavor profile.
Nuts: Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
