Introducing the delightful Pumpkin Apple Streusel Cake recipe, straight from the pages of a Martha Stewart magazine, shared with me by a dear friend just in time for last year’s Thanksgiving dinner extravaganza. Let me guide you through the steps of creating this masterpiece that’s sure to steal the spotlight at any dessert table! 🎃🍏
Pumpkin Apple Streusel Cake Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 | unsalted butter |
| 4 | granny smith apples |
| 3 | sugar |
| 1 | ground cinnamon |
| 1 1/2 | flour |
| 1 | brown sugar |
| 1/2 | unsalted butter (for cake) |
| 1/2 | salt |
| 3/4 | pumpkin puree |
| 1/3 | sour cream |
| 2 | sugar (for cake) |
| 2 | pumpkin pie spice |
| 1 | baking soda |
| 2 | eggs |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Apples:
- Melt unsalted butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add thinly sliced granny smith apples and sauté until they begin to brown, approximately 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle with sugar and ground cinnamon, continuing to sauté until the apples turn a golden brown, about 3 minutes.
- Set aside to cool.
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Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, 1/2 cup of unsalted butter (for the cake), and salt. Use an electric mixer to beat until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Set aside 2/3 cup of this mixture for the topping.
- Into the remaining flour mixture, beat in pumpkin puree, sour cream, 2 tablespoons of sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and baking soda. Beat until the batter is smooth.
- Beat in the eggs until well incorporated.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan.
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Assemble and Bake:
- Scatter the sautéed apples evenly over the top of the batter in the pan.
- Sprinkle the reserved topping over the apples.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the topping is golden brown and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
- Once baked, allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes.
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Serve:
- After the cooling period, run a knife around the sides of the pan to loosen the cake.
- Carefully release the sides of the springform pan.
- Serve the Pumpkin Apple Streusel Cake either warm or at room temperature.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 435.8
- Fat Content: 19.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 11.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 99mg
- Sodium Content: 339.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 62.9g
- Fiber Content: 2.4g
- Sugar Content: 41.2g
- Protein Content: 4.8g
This Pumpkin Apple Streusel Cake is a testament to the harmonious blend of seasonal flavors, with the warmth of pumpkin spice complementing the tartness of granny smith apples, all crowned with a crunchy, buttery streusel topping. Whether it’s for a festive gathering or a cozy weeknight treat, this cake is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Enjoy every delicious bite! 🍰🍂
