Apple Crumble Coffeecake
Layers of apples inside and on top give extra moistness to this scrumptipous cake
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Serves 12
Topping:
1/2 cup (125 mL) all-purpose flour
1/3 cup (75 mL) packed brown sugar
1/4 cup (50 mL) butter
Apple Filling:
4 cups (1 L) sliced peeled Ontario Apples*
1/3 cup (75 mL) packed brown sugar
1 tsp (5 mL) cinnamon
Cake Batter:
2/3 cup (150 mL) butter
1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar
3 Ontario Eggs
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla
1 1/4 cup (300 mL) all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) baking powder
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
Topping: In small bowl, combine flour and brown sugar,
blend in butter to form small crumbs.
Apple Filling: In large bowl, combine sliced apples, brown
sugar and cinnamon.
Cake Batter: In large bowl with electric mixer, cream butter
and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one
at a time; beat in vanilla. In small bowl, combine flour, baking
powder and salt; stir into creamed mixture just until
combined.
Spread half of batter in greased 9-inch (23 cm) springform
pan or square baking pan. Spoon half of apples over batter.
Repeat with remaining batter and apples. Sprinkle topping
over apples.
Bake in a 350°F (180°C) for 60 to 70 minutes or until tester
inserted in center comes out clean.
*Variety Tip: For best results, use Ontario Cortland, Crispin,
Golden Delicious, Idared, Jonagold, Northern Spy, or Spartan
apples.
- Recipe and Photography Courtesy of the Ontario Apple Growers
