Ingredients
Scale
The magic of this cake lies in its straightforward ingredients that come together beautifully.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- For the crumb topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For a twist, you can substitute the apples with pears or add a handful of chopped nuts to the crumb topping for extra texture.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the melted butter to the dry ingredients and stir until the mixture is crumbly. Set aside 1 cup of this mixture for the crumb topping.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the apple slices.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- For the crumb topping, combine the reserved crumb mixture with flour, brown sugar, chilled butter, and cinnamon. Use your fingers to blend until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the cake batter.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before serving.
Remember, patience is key. Letting the cake cool slightly allows the flavors to meld beautifully, just as Mama Lou always said, “Good things take time.”
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International