Apple Crumb Cake

This delightful Apple Crumb Cake is a heavenly blend of moist vanilla cake, spiced and chopped apples, a crumbly streusel topping, and a sweet cinnamon glaze made with apple cider. With every bite, you'll savor the soft and buttery cake, complemented by juicy spiced apples, a sugary cookie crumble, and a luscious glaze. It's a delectable dessert that captures the essence of the fall season, making it the perfect treat to enjoy during autumn gatherings. Here's how to create this fantastic dessert step by step.

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)
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, at 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, at 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, at room temperature (56 grams)
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter (14 grams)
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar (31 grams)
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
• 3 tbsp apple cider