Apple Crumble Layer Cake

Apple crumble layer cake is a delicious combination of moist cake, sweet apple filling, and crunchy crumble topping. It is a popular dessert during the autumn season and is often enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Apple Crumble Layer Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, British Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 20 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 300g all-purpose flour For the Cake:
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ tsp salt
• 150g unsalted butter, softened
• 200g granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 240ml milk
• 4 cups apples, peeled, cored, and sliced For the Apple Filling:
• 100g granulated sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 100g all-purpose flour For the Crumble Topping:
• 100g granulated sugar
• 100g unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt for the cake.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
7. In a large bowl, toss together the sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice for the apple filling.
8. Spread the apple filling evenly over one of the cake layers.
9. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and sugar for the crumble topping.
10. Cut in the cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
11. Sprinkle the crumble topping over the apple filling.
12. Place the second cake layer on top and press down gently.
13. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
14. Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes.
15. Transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
16. Once cooled, frost the cake with your favorite frosting, if desired.
17. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 65g22%

Sugars 40g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.