Description
Grandma’s classic apple crumble cake marries rustic charm with sweet comfort, blending tender fruit and buttery crumb. Warm spices and golden-brown topping invite you to savor each delightful, homemade slice of pure nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) butter
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) light brown sugar
- 4 eggs
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) self-raising flour
- 2 apples, cored and diced
Crumble and Topping Ingredients:
- 50 grams (1.8 ounces) pecans
- 50 grams (1.8 ounces) butter (for crumble)
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) plain flour
- 50 grams (1.8 ounces) light brown sugar
Flavoring and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 25 grams (0.9 ounces) brown sugar (for fudge)
- 25 grams (0.9 ounces) butter
- 25 grams (0.9 ounces) maple syrup
- 50 milliliters (1.7 fluid ounces) double cream
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Vigorously whip butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then incorporate golden syrup, warm cinnamon, and eggs into a smooth mixture.
- Gently fold in flour, roughly chopped pecans, and half of the diced apples, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.
- Transfer the batter into a prepared baking tin, spreading it evenly to create a uniform base.
- Combine crumble ingredients, creating a textured, crumbly topping with a blend of dry and buttery elements.
- Sprinkle the remaining apple pieces across the top of the cake, then generously scatter the crumble mixture over the fruit.
- Place in a preheated oven at 180°C and bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and firm center.
- Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool slightly, letting the flavors settle and intensify.
- Prepare the fudge sauce by simmering ingredients over low heat, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens and develops a rich, glossy consistency.
- Carefully slice the cake, fill the layers with softly whipped cream, and generously drizzle the warm fudge sauce over the top.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the perfect balance of warm cake, creamy filling, and decadent sauce.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing and better cake texture.
- Chop apples into uniform small pieces to ensure even distribution and consistent baking.
- Toast pecans briefly before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and crunch.
- For gluten-free version, swap regular flour with almond or gluten-free blend and check baking time carefully.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30-40 mins
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 37 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg