Easy Apple Crumble Cake Recipe UK
This article will provide you with a simple and delicious recipe for an apple crumble cake. It is perfect for a quick and easy dessert, or for a special occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 3 cups peeled and diced apples
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the flour mixture and pulse until just combined.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, and milk. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the apples.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the crumble topping is golden brown and the cake is set.
- Let cool completely before serving.
FAQ
Q: What if don’t have all of the ingredients?
You can substitute different types of flour, sugar, and butter in this recipe. For example, you can use whole wheat flour, brown sugar, or coconut oil. You can also use different types of apples, such as Granny Smith apples, Honeycrisp apples, or Fuji apples.
Q: How can make this recipe ahead of time?
You can make the cake batter and the crumble topping ahead of time. Store the batter in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, and store the crumble topping in an airtight container at room temperature. When you’re ready to bake the cake, simply assemble it and bake according to the instructions.
Q: Can freeze this cake?
Yes, you can freeze this cake. Once the cake is completely cooled, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then place it in a freezer-safe container. The cake can be frozen for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to eat the cake, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator and then reheat it in the oven until warmed through.
Pros
- Easy to make
- Delicious
- Perfect for any occasion
Tips
- To make the crumble topping even more delicious, add a handful of chopped nuts or seeds.
- If you don’t have any fresh apples on hand, you can use canned or frozen apples. Just be sure to drain them well before using them in the recipe.
- This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to make a larger batch.
Recommendation
highly recommend this recipe! It is one of my favorites
easy apple crumble cake recipe uk
– 2 large cooking apples, peeled, cored and chopped
– 150g plain flour
– 75g caster sugar
– 75g butter, cold and diced
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– A pinch of salt
– 1 egg, beaten
– 1 tablespoon milk
2 large cooking apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
175g (6oz) plain flour
75g (3oz) caster sugar
75g (3oz) butter, cold and diced
50g (2oz) porridge oats
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
Yes, you can use any type of apple that you like. Some good options include Granny Smith apples, Honeycrisp apples, and Fuji apples.
The cake will last for up to 3 days in an airtight container at room temperature.
Apples
20-25 minutes
Plain flour