Apple Streusel Cake (Apple Buckle)

top view of apple cake sliced in squares with sliced apples

Apple cake – because tis the season. And J can’t eat raw apples (I KNOW! What is this madness!). Also who doesn’t want a cake that you can eat for breakfast. That has browned butter in it. 

There’s not much to say about this cake – it tastes like autumn. In a cake. And is filled with delightful apples and crumbles of sugary butter. It’s easy to make, and looks pretty darn nice cut in squares or in triangles – whatever your preference.  

Hope you enjoy as much as we did!

<3 Mara

Apple Streusel Cake (Apple Buckle)

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Serves: 12 Cooking Time: 40-50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • pinch of salt

  • 1/4 cup browned butter or melted butter*
  • 1/4 cup apple sauce
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups cubed apples (about 2-3 apples)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • Streusel:
  • 1/4 cup softened butter
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan.

2

In a large bowl, mix together the flours, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

3

In a smaller bowl, whisk together the browned butter, apple sauce, eggs, milk, and vanilla. Add to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined.

4

Empty the batter into the prepared baking dish.

5

Add the lemon juice to the apples and toss to combine. Sprinkle over the batter.

6

To make the streusel, combine the ingredients together in a small bowl until it forms a crumble.

7

Sprinkle evenly over the apples.

8

Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.

9

Allow to cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Notes

To make the browned butter, heat butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, swirling occasionally so it browns evenly. We want the butter solids to brown, but not burn! So keep an eye out for a lovely browned colour and nutty smell. Stir as it bubbles and as you see some brown bits on the bottom. Remove from heat and pour into a bowl to cool slightly before use

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