Apple Crumble Cake
Apple Crumble Cake
This is our family’s new favorite sweet treat. No refined sugar, just the natural sweetness of apples and honey baked into a tender yogurt batter, finished with a golden oat & walnut crumble. Wholesome, cozy, and beautifully simple.
Ingredients
Apples (Peel On):
- 2 large apples 1 Granny Smith + 1 Honeycrisp, well washed, Cut, cored, and cubed (no peeling)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or juice from half a lemon
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of sea salt
Oat & Walnut Crumble:
- ¾ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup einkorn or whole wheat flour
- ½ cup walnuts roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil or more as needed
Batter:
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 large eggs or fewer if you prefer less sweet
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1½ cups einkorn or whole wheat flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line or lightly oil an 8–9-inch round cake pan.
- Toss cubed apples (with peel on) with lemon juice, honey, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix crumble ingredients until clumpy. Set aside.
- In one large bowl, combine all batter ingredients (wet and dry together). Mix until smooth and well combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold apples directly into the batter. Give it a couple of folds to make sure the batter and the apples are well incorporated.
- Pour into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the crumble mixture generously over the top.
- Bake 45–55 minutes, until golden and set in the center. Tent loosely if needed.
- Cool before slicing.
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Notes
Nutrition Note: Why Keep the Apple Peels On?
Keeping the peels on isn’t just rustic. It’s genuinely better for you.- More Fiber
- Nearly half of an apple’s fiber lives in the skin. Fiber supports digestion, helps regulate blood sugar, and keeps you feeling satisfied longer.
- Heart-Supporting Antioxidants
- Apple peels contain quercetin and other polyphenols — powerful plant compounds linked to heart health and reduced inflammation.
- Better Blood Sugar Balance
- The added fiber slows sugar absorption, which pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of honey in this cake.
- More Nutrient Density
- Vitamin C, vitamin A, and phytonutrients are more concentrated in the peel than in the flesh.
- Texture Bonus
- The peel softens as it bakes but adds subtle structure and a beautiful rustic look inside each slice.
