Apple Crumb Cake

Ingredients

• 100 grams (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
• 100 grams (1/2 cup) brown sugar
• 75 grams (2/3 cup) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• large pinch of salt
• 56 grams (1/2 stick, 1/4 cup) butter, melted
• 240 grams (2 cups) all-purpose flour
• 200 grams (1 cup) granulated sugar
• 10 grams (1 tablespoon) baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons apple pie spice (*see note for substitution)
• 225 grams (about 2 cups) finely grated apple (you can leave the peel on)
• 2 large eggs
• 113 grams (1/2 cup) neutral oil (canola, vegetable, safflower) or melted butter
• 75 grams (1/3 cup) milk (any percentage or non-dairy)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon orange zest (optional)
• 100 grams (1 cup) chopped toasted pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep: Position an oven rack to the center...: Prep: Position an oven rack to the center position. Preheat the oven to 350°F/175°C. Butter or grease an 8-inch (20 cm) square or round baking pan and set aside.

2. 2

   Make the Topping: In a mixing bowl combine...: Make the Topping: In a mixing bowl combine all of the ingredients for the topping and stir together until crumbly. Set aside.

3. 3

   Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl...: Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and apple pie spice and whisk until well combined.

4. 4

   Grate Apples: Use a box grater or a...: Grate Apples: Use a box grater or a food processor to grate the apples. You can leave the peels on.

5. 5

   Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the grated apples to...: Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the grated apples to a separate mixing bowl and add the eggs, oil or melted butter, milk, vanilla, and orange zest (if using), and stir until combined.

6. 6

   Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients...: Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and use a silicone spatula to stir until combined. If you are using the nuts, fold them in here.

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   Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared pan...: Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and top with the streusel topping.

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   Bake at 350°F/175°C for 50-60 minutes until a...: Bake at 350°F/175°C for 50-60 minutes until a tester comes out clean.

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   Store uneaten cake at room temperature covered in...: Store uneaten cake at room temperature covered in foil for up to 3 days.