Description
Juicy chunks of apple and a buttery cinnamon streusel melt into moist cake layers. Warm apple cider glaze drizzles over the top, adding a tangy-sweet shimmer and filling your kitchen with cozy spice aromas.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 medium apples peeled cored and diced
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter cold and diced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a small bowl combine 1/2 cup flour 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup diced butter and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, then use a fork to blend into coarse crumbs and set aside.
- In a large bowl whisk together 2 cups flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar baking powder baking soda salt cinnamon and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl cream the softened butter with eggs and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir the sour cream and milk into the butter mixture, then fold into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the diced apples.
- Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the streusel evenly over the top.
- Dollop the remaining batter over the streusel and gently smooth to cover.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cake cools slightly, bring the apple cider to a simmer in a small saucepan and reduce by half, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the powdered sugar until smooth to form the glaze.
- Drizzle the apple cider glaze over the warm cake and let set before slicing.
Notes
- For best texture let the cake rest for 10 minutes before glazing.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Warm slices are delicious served with coffee or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- You can swap sour cream for Greek yogurt for a tangier flavor.