Apple Streusel Cake

Indulge in the cozy, comforting flavors of this Apple Streusel Cake—a perfect dessert that combines tender spiced cake with the irresistible crunch of a buttery cinnamon-brown sugar topping. Made with juicy Granny Smith apples for a hint of tartness, this crowd-pleasing recipe is both simple to prepare and utterly satisfying. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a fragrant bake that will fill your kitchen with the warm aroma of cinnamon, this moist and flavorful apple cake is perfect for fall gatherings, holiday tables, or a delightful afternoon treat. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy it plain alongside a steaming cup of coffee for a truly timeless dessert experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.25 cups Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, melted
• 0.5 cups Whole milk
• 2 units Large eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
• 0.75 cups Brown sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 cups Cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 0.75 cups All-purpose flour (for streusel)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until well blended.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the diced Granny Smith apples using a spatula.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.

Step 7

In a medium bowl, prepare the streusel topping by combining the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and all-purpose flour.

Step 8

Add the cubed cold butter to the streusel mixture and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until crumbly.

Step 9

Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the cake batter.

Step 10

Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 11

Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 12

Serve the Apple Streusel Cake warm or at room temperature and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1404 grams (1404.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3630

Total Fat 162.30g	208%
Saturated Fat 97.00g	485%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 774mg	258%
Sodium 2324mg	101%
Total Carbohydrate 491.00g	179%
Dietary Fiber 24.90g	89%
Total Sugars 161.20g
Protein 59.80g	120%

Vitamin D 163IU	814%
Calcium 471mg	36%
Iron 19mg	104%
Potassium 1475mg	31%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.9%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 53.6%