Apple Crumb Cake Cinnamon (Print Version)

Crumbly apple cake with sweet cinnamon drizzle and a tender, buttery texture everyone will love.

# Ingredients:

→ Batter

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 1 cup buttermilk
11 - 2 cups peeled and diced apples (about 2 medium apples)

→ Crumb Topping

12 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
13 - 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
14 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
15 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

→ Cinnamon Drizzle

16 - 1 cup powdered sugar
17 - 2 tablespoons milk
18 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Incorporate vanilla extract.
04 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until just combined. Gently fold in diced apples.
05 - Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
06 - In a small bowl, combine 3/4 cup flour, brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Stir in melted butter until mixture forms coarse crumbs.
07 - Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the batter.
08 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
09 - While baking, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a small bowl until smooth.
10 - Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Drizzle with cinnamon glaze before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Notes:

01 - Use firm, tart apples such as Granny Smith for best texture and flavor.