Maple Apple Crumb Cake Recipe

This Maple Apple Crumb Cake recipe combines the sweetness of apples with the rich flavor of maple syrup, creating a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion. The crumb topping adds a satisfying crunch, making it a favorite among cake recipes.

With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, this cake is easy to prepare and is sure to impress your family and friends.

Delicious Maple Apple Crumb Cake

This cake features layers of tender apples baked into a moist cake, topped with a buttery crumb mixture and drizzled with maple syrup for added sweetness. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups peeled and diced apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the diced apples.
Prepare Crumb Topping: In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, and chopped nuts (if using). Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Assemble the cake: Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and evenly sprinkle the crumb topping over the batter.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Drizzle with additional maple syrup if desired before serving.