This is a simple and scrumptious country apple crumb cake. It's perfect with tea or coffee and can be completed in 1 hour start to finish.

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This is a simple and scrumptious country apple cake. Tanya, one of the ladies I sit next to in choir, shared this recipe with me. It’s also known as “Domashny” which translates loosely to “from home.” It sure is homey and so easy to put together. It reminds me of the Russian sharlotka cake, but this one is more exciting. It’s perfect with tea or coffee and can be completed in 1 hour start to finish; no fancy frostings or frills required.

The sour cream cake layers have just the right amount of sweetness complementing the sweet tart apples and plump raisins. And that crumbly topping adds just a hint of crunch – you will clean your plate, you’ll see!

Apple Crumb Cake Ingredients:

3 Eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups (10 oz) sour cream (I used regular, not low fat)
4 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour *measured correctly
1 tsp baking powder
2 large (about 1 lb) granny smith apples
3/4 cup raisins

Crumb Topping Ingredients:

2 Tbsp butter, softened (20g butter)
4 Tbsp all-purpose flour *measured correctly
3 Tbsp granulated sugar

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Apple Crumb Cake Prep:

Preheat Oven to 350˚F.

1. Butter and flour a 9″ springform mold. Peel and core apples, then cut into 6 wedges and slice into 1/4″ thick pieces. (P.S. We love this steel apple slicer). Cover apples with plastic wrap and set aside.Apple Crumb Cake (Domashny)-2
2. Soak raisins in hot water for 5 minutes then drain and pat them dry with paper towel.

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How to make the Apple Crumb Cake:

1. Beat 3 eggs with 1 cup sugar with the whisk attachment on high speed until foamy and thick (5 min).
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2. Reduce mixer to medium speed and add 1 1/4 cups sour cream, 4 Tbsp melted butter, and 1 tsp vanilla.
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3.Whisk together 2 cups flour and 1 tsp baking powder and add them to your batter. Continue mixing until well combined.

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4. Fill prepared baking pan with half of the batter. Place apple slices and raisins evenly over the top of the mixture. Fill baking pan with the remaining batter. Bake at 350˚F for 20 minutes. While cake is in the oven, make the crumble topping.

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5. For the Topping: Use your hands to rub together 2 Tbsp butter and 4 Tbsp of flour, rolling between your fingers until small crumbles form. Add 3 Tbsp of sugar and mix until incorporated. Remove cake from the oven after the first 20 min and sprinkle topping evenly over cake.

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6. Immediately place the cake back into the oven for an additional 20 minutes. When it’s done baking, remove the ring and let it cool. If you want the top to turn a little golden, set oven to broil and keep in the oven an additional 2 minutes.

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Country Apple Crumb Cake. So quick and easy to put together @natashaskitchen

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Apple Crumb Cake Recipe

4.97 from 26 votes
Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
This is a very simple and scrumptious country apple cake. Tanya, a gal that I sit next to in choir, shared this recipe with me. It's also known as "Domashny" which translates loosely to "Homey." It sure is homey and so easy to put together. It's perfect with tea or coffee and can be completed in 1 hour start to finish; no fancy frostings or frills required. The sour cream cake layers have just the right amount of sweetness complementing the sweet tart apples, plump raisins and crumbly topping that adds just a hint of crunch.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients 

Servings: 8 -10 servings

Cake Ingredients:

Topping Ingredients:

Instructions

Prep: Preheat Oven to 350˚F.

  • Butter and flour a 9" springform mold.
  • Peel and core apples, then cut into 6 wedges and slice into 1/4" thick pieces. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside.
  • Soak raisins in hot water for 5 minutes then drain and pat them dry with paper towel.

How to make the Apple Cake:

  • Beat 3 eggs with 1 cup sugar with the whisk attachment on high speed until foamy and thick (5 minutes).
  • Reduce mixer to medium speed and add 1 1/4 cups sour cream, 4 Tbsp melted butter, and 1 tsp vanilla.
  • Whisk together 2 cups flour and 1 tsp baking powder and add them to your batter. Continue mixing until well combined.
  • Fill prepared baking pan with half of the batter. Place apple slices and raisins evenly over the top of the mixture. Fill baking pan with the remaining batter. Bake at 350˚F for 20 minutes. While cake is in the oven, make the crumble topping.
  • For the Topping: Use your hands to rub together 2 Tbsp butter and 4 Tbsp of flour, rolling between your fingers until small crumbles form. Add 3 Tbsp of sugar and mix until incorporated. Remove cake from the oven and sprinkle topping evenly over cake.
  • Immediately place the cake back into the oven for an additional 20 minutes. When it's done baking, remove the ring and let it cool. If you want the top to turn a little golden, set oven to broil an additional 2 minutes.

Notes

On measuring flour accurately: scoop flour into your measuring cup and scrape off the top with the back of a knife.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple Crumb Cake
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $

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Country Apple Crumb Cake. So quick and easy to put together @natashaskitchen

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Welcome to my kitchen! I am Natasha, the blogger behind Natasha's Kitchen (since 2009). My husband and I run this blog together and share only our best, family approved and tested recipes with YOU. Thanks for stopping by! We are so happy you're here.

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  • LITA S CHEEKS
    October 10, 2021

    CAN I SUB CRUSH PINEAPPLE INSTEAD OF RAISEN? TO THIS APPLE CRUMBLE CAKE…

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      October 10, 2021

      Hi Lita, I honestly haven’t tested that yet to advise. If you do an experiment and try that, please share with us how it goes.

      Reply

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