Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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10
servings
1 cup

All-purpose flour

0.5 cup

Light-brown sugar

packed

0.5 cup

Butter

melted

2 tsp

Ground cinnamon

2 cup

All-purpose flour

0.75 cup

Granulated sugar

2 tsp

Baking powder

0.5 tsp

Salt

2 unit

Eggs

0.5 cup

Butter

melted

0.5 cup

Low-fat milk

1%

2 unit

Granny smith apples

peeled, halved, cored and cut in 1/2-in . dice

Step 1
~5 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2
~5 min

Coat a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray.

Step 3
~5 min

Prepare the streusel: In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar, 1/2 cup melted butter, and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon until crumbly.

Step 4
~5 min

Set the streusel aside.

Step 5
~5 min

Prepare the cake: In a large bowl, stir together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 6
~5 min

In a medium bowl, beat 2 large eggs with a fork until blended.

Step 7
~5 min

Stir in 1/2 cup melted butter and 1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk to combine.

Step 8
~5 min

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and fold with a rubber spatula just until dry ingredients are moistened.

Step 9
~5 min

Spoon half of the batter into the prepared pan; spread to cover the bottom.

Step 10
~5 min

Sprinkle with half of the diced granny smith apples (about 2 medium apples, peeled, halved, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch dice).

Step 11
~5 min

Sprinkle with half of the streusel.

Step 12
~5 min

Spoon the remaining batter into the pan, spreading to cover.

Step 13
~5 min

Sprinkle with the remaining streusel, then the remaining apples, and finally the remaining streusel.

Step 14
~5 min

Bake for 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 15
~5 min

Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.

Step 16
~5 min

Run a knife around the sides of the pan to loosen the cake.

Step 17
~5 min

Invert the cake onto the wire rack.

Step 18
~5 min

Turn the streusel side up and let cool completely before slicing and serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add chopped nuts to the streusel topping for extra crunch.

Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.

Let the cake cool completely before slicing to prevent it from crumbling.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong (Cinnamon, Apple)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.

Enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla Ice Cream
Whipped Cream

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

A comforting and classic dessert often enjoyed during autumn.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Fall Harvest Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Brunch
Dessert
Holiday Baking

Popularity Score

70/100