Apple Crumb Cake recipe – a perfect blend of moist and tender apple-infused cake, topped with a buttery and crumbly streusel topping. This cake is OUTRAGEOUSLY good! Yellow cake mix, apple pie filling, eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla, sugar, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and butter. Whether enjoyed as a comforting dessert or a delicious brunch treat, this cake is sure to impress. Serve it warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Perfect for fall gatherings or any time you crave a taste of apple goodness!
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This Apple Crumb Cake is the perfect Fall dessert. Prepare yourself for a slice of pure indulgence! A moist and tender cake, generously studded with chunks of juicy apples and warm spices. As if that wasn’t enough, we top it off with a buttery and crumbly streusel topping that adds the perfect amount of sweetness and texture. Each bite is a heavenly combination of buttery cake, tart apples, and the delightful crunch of the crumb topping. Whether enjoyed with a warm cup of coffee in the morning or as a comforting dessert after dinner, this Apple Crumb Cake will have you coming back for seconds.
How to Make Apple Crumble Cake
This apple cake is easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. Grease and flour a 9×13-inch cake pan. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, combine cake mix, apple pie filling, cinnamon, vanilla extract, eggs, and milk. Mix on medium speed until well combined. Pour cake batter into the baking dish.
In a medium bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and all-purpose flour. Add melted butter to the dry ingredients and mix with an electric mixer or stir by hand until combined and crumbly.
Starting at the edges of the pan, sprinkle the crumb mixture over the cake and work your way toward the center. Bake in a preheated oven. Remove the cake from the oven and cool on a wire rack before cutting it into slices.
Helpful Tips and Frequently Asked Questions
- I use yellow cake mix.
- This is equally delicious with Spice Cake Mix or Butter Pecan Cake Mix.
- Feel free to add fresh apples to the batter. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Gala apples all work great.
- Toss the chopped apples in a tablespoon of lemon juice to keep them from turning brown.
- Make sure to cover the entire top of the cake batter with the crumb topping layer.
- If you don’t cover the cake completely, the cake batter will bubble up through the crumb topping.
- Line the cake pan with parchment paper to easily remove the cake from the pan.
- Top the cooled cake with powdered sugar or a quick powdered sugar glaze.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
What to Serve with Apple Coffee Cake
This is such a versatile cake. It is perfect for overnight guests, a potluck dinner, and holiday mornings! Serve it warm from the oven as a breakfast or brunch centerpiece. Slice it into generous portions and enjoy it with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for an extra indulgent touch.
For dessert, serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a generous dusting of powdered sugar. You can also pair it with a hot cup of coffee or a steaming mug of apple cider for the perfect cozy treat.
So, whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply enjoying a slice on your own, serve cake will disappear in no time.
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Apple Crumb Cake
Ingredients:
Cake
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 (21-oz) can apple pie filling
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
Crumb Topping
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 1½ tsp cinnamon
- 1½ cups butter, melted and cooled slightly (three sticks)
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour
Instructions:
Cake
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease a 9×13 inch pan. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, apple pie filling, vanilla extract, cinnamon, eggs, and milk. Mix with an electric mixer just until combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
Crumb Topping
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, melted butter, and all-purpose flour. Mix until combined and crumbly.
- Sprinkle crumb mixture over the cake, covering completely. Start at the edges and work your way toward the center for best results.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes.
Notes:
- I use yellow cake mix.
- This is equally delicious with Spice Cake Mix or Butter Pecan Cake Mix.
- Make sure to cover the entire top of the cake batter with the crumb topping layer.
- If you don’t cover the cake completely, the cake batter will bubble up through the crumb topping.
- Line the cake pan with parchment paper to easily remove the cake from the pan.
- Top the cooled cake with powdered sugar or a quick powdered sugar glaze.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature.
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