APPLE CRUMBLE CAKE RECIPE ...

APPLE CRUMBLE CAKE RECIPE/

APPLE STREUSEL CAKE

    adapted from :    www.thecookingfoodie.com

This apple crumble cake is so delicious !  Soft, light and moist sponge cake, a layer of caramelized apples, topped with cinnamon crumble.  Easy and tasty cake that anyone can make.

Ingredients :

Caramelized Apples :

3  medium  apples,   grated   (me :   use Granny Smith)

1  tbsp  lemon juice

1  tsp  vanilla extract   (optional)

1  tbsp  butter   (15 gm)

2  tbsp  milk   (30 ml)

1  tbsp  honey or brown sugar   (20 gm)

Crumble :

3  tbsp  brown sugar   (37 gm)

3  tbsp  butter   (45 gm)

1  tsp  vanilla extract   (optional)

3  tbsp  ground almond   (20 gm)

1/2  cup  flour   (65 gm)

1/2  tsp  ground cinnamon

Cake :

3  eggs   (me :   large)

1/2  cup + 2 tbsp  sugar   (125 gm)

3/4  cup + 1 tbsp  oil   (200 ml)

3/4  cup + 1 tbsp  milk   (200 ml)

1  tsp  vanilla extract

1/4  tsp  salt

2  cups  all-purpose flour   (250 gm)

2  tsp  baking powder

Directions :

1.  Preheat oven to 350'F/175'C.  Grease 9-inch/23 cm round baking pan/(springform) lined with parchment paper and greased.  Set aside.

2.  Caramelized Apples :   Peel and grate the apples, then stir with the lemon juice and set aside.

3.  Place butter, honey and milk in a pan and melt, stirring frequently over medium heat.  Add grated apples and cook, stirring frequently, for about 4-5 minutes.  Remove from heat and let cool.

4.  Crumble :   Combine the ingredients for the crumble topping together in a small bowl and Crumble together using your finger tips or a fork.  Place in the fridge while making the cake.

5.  Cake :   In a large bowl or in a bowl of a stand mixer, whisk eggs, sugar and vanilla extract.  Whisk until doubled in volume.  Gradually add oil and milk while whisking.  Add flour, baking powder, salt and stir until combined.

6.  Pour the batter to the prepared pan, spread the caramelized apples on top, then sprinkle the crumble on top.

7.  Bake for 35-40 minutes until done.  Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan, release from the pan and let cool completely.   Serve !