Best 6 Roman Apple Crumb Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable delight of a Roman apple crumb cake, a culinary masterpiece that harmoniously blends the flavors of sweet and tangy apples, a tender and moist crumb topping, and a hint of warm spices. This classic dessert, a testament to the rich culinary heritage of Italy, is perfect for any occasion, be it a cozy family gathering or an elegant dinner party. With its rustic charm and irresistible taste, the Roman apple crumb cake is sure to captivate your senses and leave you craving for more.

Embark on a culinary journey with our carefully curated collection of recipes, each offering a unique twist on this timeless classic. From the traditional Italian recipe that stays true to its roots to modern interpretations that incorporate innovative ingredients and techniques, our recipes cater to every taste and skill level. Discover the secrets of creating the perfect crumb topping, achieving the right balance of sweetness and tartness, and incorporating seasonal fruits to enhance the flavor profile of this beloved dessert.

Whether you prefer a classic rendition or a contemporary take, our recipes provide step-by-step instructions, detailed ingredient lists, and helpful tips to ensure your Roman apple crumb cake turns out perfect every time. Indulge in the comforting aroma of apples and spices filling your kitchen as you bake this delightful treat, and savor the moment as you take your first bite of its tender crumb and juicy apples.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST APPLE CRUMB CAKE RECIPE



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The Best Apple Crumb Cake - the apple crumb cake of your dreams! With tons of apples and the best crumb topping ever!

Provided by Anna

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 20

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup + 2 Tablespoons of milk
3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup + 2 teaspoons vegetable or canola oil
1 large egg
2 to 3 medium apples (washed, peeled, cored and sliced ( I used Red Delicious and Golden Delicious))
2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
1 and 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Grease and flour an 8" round springform pan. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Sodium 215 mg, Sugar 26 g, ServingSize 1 serving

NEW YORK STYLE CRUMB CAKE



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This is my favorite recipe for classic New York-style crumb cake. The cake is buttery and moist and you'll definitely enjoy the thick crumb topping!

Provided by Sally

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup (200g) packed light or dark brown sugar
1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks; 230g) unsalted butter, melted
2 and 1/2 cups (313g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
2 and 1/2 cups (313g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1.5 sticks; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup (240g) full-fat sour cream, at room temperature*
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
optional: confectioners' sugar for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line with parchment paper. You can use a glass, ceramic, or metal baking pan. The bake time is similar for each, but use a toothpick to test for doneness. Metal baking pans cook cakes faster. Set pan aside.
  • Mix the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt together in a medium bowl. Stir in the melted butter, then gently mix the flour using a fork. Keep the mixture as large crumbles, do not over-mix. If over-mixed, this will turn into a thick paste. Set aside.
  • Whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together. Set aside.
  • Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and granulated sugar together on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Add the eggs, sour cream, and the vanilla. Beat on medium-high speed until combined. The mixture may look curdled; that's ok. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl as needed. With the mixer on low speed, mix in the dry ingredients until smooth. Do not over-mix. The batter will be thick, creamy, and sticky.
  • Spread the batter evenly into prepared baking pan. Top with crumb topping. Using a rubber spatula or the back of a large spoon, press the crumb topping tightly down into the cake so it sticks.
  • Bake for 45-55 minutes. Baking times vary, so keep an eye on yours and begin checking at 45 minutes. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If you find the top or edges of the cake is/are browning too quickly in the oven, loosely cover it with aluminum foil.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and set on a wire rack. Allow to slightly cool for at least 30-45 minutes before cutting. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar before slicing and serving. Use a sifter/fine mesh sieve.

ROMAN APPLE CAKE



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Make and share this Roman Apple Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Suzibarker

Categories     Fruit

Time 1h

Yield 1 13 x 9 cake, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup oil (or 1/2 c.oil,1/2 c. applesauce)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
2 cups apples (peeled, cored, sliced or cubed)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup nuts (chopped) (optional)
2 tablespoons butter (I melt it in microwave)

Steps:

  • Batter:.
  • Mix all ingredients except apples til smooth. You can do it in the 9 x 13 pan if you like. Then stir in apples. Preheat oven to 350.
  • Topping:.
  • Sprinkle toppping on cake, and bake for 45 minutes. Topping will be deep brown and bubbling.

ROMAN APPLE CRUMB CAKE



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I love anything with apple and cinnamon and had to give this one a try. It's comfort food - great with vanilla ice cream or on its own. My kids love this as a snacking cake and it freezes well.

Provided by KLV2993

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2/3 cup margarine
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2/3 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 cups apples, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons melted margarine
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons flour
1/2 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped nuts or 1/2 cup coconut (optional)

Steps:

  • Cream the margarine and sugar.
  • Add the eggs, milk, and vanilla and beat well.
  • Add the rest of the dry ingredients and mix.
  • Fold in the chopped apples.
  • Pour batter into a floured 9x13 pan.
  • Mix all the topping ingredients together and sprinkle over batter.
  • Bake cake at 350 for 35 minutes.

ROMANIAN APPLE CAKE



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This is a wonderfully simple, yet delicious cake! It is so moist and fresh, it will surely be a favorite with your family, just like it is with mine! The main length of the preparation time is cutting and peeling the apples. A mixture of apples works great, although I usually use Golden Delicious.

Provided by RAVRAM

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 apples, peeled and cored
3 eggs
1 ½ cups white sugar
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Cut the apples into 1 inch wedges. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until blended. Mix in the baking soda, oil, cinnamon and vanilla. Stir in the flour, just until incorporated. Fold in the apples and walnuts.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool slightly. May be served warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.4 calories, Carbohydrate 50.2 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 123.6 mg, Sugar 31.4 g

APPLE CRUMBLE COFFEE CAKE



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Finally, after all these years, I've come up with a solution for people who can't decide whether to make an apple crumble or coffee cake. This features the best things about both of those recipes. It's like baking a crumb-topped coffee cake on top of another coffee cake!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 teaspoons unsalted butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ cups finely chopped toasted walnuts
⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
⅓ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup white sugar
2 large eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup plain yogurt
2 each Honeycrisp apples

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x12-inch baking dish generously.
  • Whisk flour, sea salt, baking powder, and baking soda together in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Combine walnuts, brown sugar, white sugar, salt, cinnamon, and melted butter in a bowl. Mix until walnuts and sugar are thoroughly coated with butter.
  • Cream butter and sugar together in another bowl with a spatula until well blended. Add 1 egg and whisk until mixture is smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk in second egg until thoroughly incorporated. Add vanilla extract and yogurt; whisk together. Add flour mixture to wet ingredients; whisk just until flour disappears. Do not overmix.
  • Remove cores from apples. Cut across into 1/8- to 1/4-inch slices. Stack up a few slices, make 1 cut down the center, and dice across into cubes. Add to cake batter, folding in with a spatula until just combined.
  • Spread 1/2 of the batter evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Scatter 1/2 of the crumble mixture evenly over the top. Top with the rest of the batter in dollops. Spread carefully to evenly distribute, trying not to disturb the crumbs. Top with the rest of the crumb mixture. Press crumbs into the batter very gently.
  • Bake in the center of the preheated oven until a toothpick or bamboo skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes, before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.9 calories, Carbohydrate 76 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 34.1 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 434.9 mg, Sugar 48.1 g

Tips:

  • Use a large bowl to mix the ingredients for the crumb topping. This will help to ensure that the topping is evenly mixed and that all of the ingredients are incorporated.
  • Be sure to use cold butter when making the crumb topping. This will help to keep the topping from becoming too oily.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can make the crumb topping by hand. Simply use a fork or pastry blender to cut the butter into the flour and sugar until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Don't overmix the cake batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This should take about 45 minutes.
  • Let the cake cool completely before serving. This will help to prevent the cake from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Roman apple crumb cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the crumb topping is perfectly sweet and crunchy. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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