Apple Crumble Cake Recipe

Name: Apple Crumble Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 400 grams apples, peeled and chopped; 50 grams caster sugar; 1 tbsp ground cinnamon; 50 grams butter (melted); 40 grams brown sugar; 75 grams plain flour; 20 grams oats; 20 grams chopped mixed nuts; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 110 grams butter (room temperature); 90 grams caster or brown sugar; 2 whole eggs; 130 grams plain flour; 1 tsp baking powder

October 23, 2023By pinkhairedpastrychef0

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This Apple Crumble Cake is such a delicious and comforting cake to make during the colder months. It’s great all year round but it just hits different when it’s cold out. I actually recently made this cake for my grandmother and we smothered it in Birds Custard (if you know you know). It’s super easy to make with each layer being pretty straight forward. A delicious bake if you are craving apple crumble with a lil twist!

So how do I make this Apple Crumble Cake from scratch?

This Apple Crumble Cake is made up of 3 layers which are all super easy to make.

Apple Compote
Crumble Topping
Cake Batter

Apple Compote

To begin making this apple compote, start by peeling your apples and removing the cores. Chop into small pieces and place into a saucepan. Add the sugar and cinnamon and cook on a medium heat for 10-15 minutes until the apples soften. Remove from the eat and leave to one side to cool.

Crumble Topping

To make the crumble topping, add the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon to a mixing bowl. Mix together briefly. Add the melted butter and mix together until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add the oats and chopped nuts and mix together. Leave to one side as you prepare the cake batter.

Cake Batter

This is a simple cake batter made using the creaming method. This means that fat and sugar are beaten or “creamed” until pale and creamy. The eggs are then added, followed by the flour and baking powder.

To begin making this cake, add the soft butter and brown sugar to a large mixing bowl. Beat together for 3-4 minutes until pale and creamy. Add in the eggs, one by one, mixing well in between additions. You batter may start to curdle a little bit here, this is fine. Add the flour, baking powder and beat for 1-2 minutes until smooth and few lumps remain

Grease and line a 9 inch square cake tin. Pour the cake batter into the bottom of the tin and spread around evenly.

Cover the cake batter with the cooled apple compote and spread around evenly.

Sprinkle the crumble mix over the apple compote and place into the preheated oven to bake for 45-50 minutes until an even golden brown colour is reached all over and a skewer inserted into the cake comes out clean.

Allow the cake to cool slightly before cutting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of apples should I use for this crumble cake?

Any kind of apple can be used for this recipe. My favourite types of apple to use for this is Bramley apples (also called cooking apples) or red apples such as McIntosh or Pink Lady. You can use green eating apples for this recipe but you may need to add a touch more sugar if they are very sour.

How long does this cake keep for?

Store any cooled leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days.

Can I freeze this cake?

Yes, absolutely! For best results, freeze the cake as soon as it has cooled down after baking. Wrap tightly in cling film or place into an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost at room temperature for 2-3 hours before serving.

Should I serve this cake cold or hot?

This cake can be eaten both hot and cold! You can serve it when it’s still warm from the oven or pop a slice into the microwave for 20 seconds to warm.

What should I serve with this Apple Crumble Cake?

My favourite things to serve with this cake is warm custard but you could also add whipped cream, ice cream or even a drizzle of caramel sauce.

For more Cake Recipes, check out my Cake Category, here.

Maybe you have lots of apples to use up? You can take a peek at my Apple Recipes, here.