Apple Crumble Cake

Moist Dairy-Free Apple Cake with Buttery Crumble

A moist, dairy-free apple cake topped with buttery plant-based crumble. The fine batter holds aromatic cinnamon apples; the crispy crumble adds a classic textural contrast.

Nutrition · per serving

1140kcal

16.5gProtein

149gCarbs

50gFat

6gFiber

2 servings

Ingredients

15 items

Batter

All-purpose Flour120 g

Sugar50 g

Plant-based Margarine, softened60 g

Egg1 (approx. 50 g)

Baking Powder1 tsp (5 g)

Plant Drink (Oat or Soy)50 ml

Vanilla Sugar1 packet (8 g)

Salt1 pinch

Crumble

All-purpose Flour80 g

Sugar60 g

Plant-based Margarine, cold60 g

Cinnamon1/2 tsp

Topping

Apples (e.g., Elstar), peeled and thinly sliced300 g (approx. 2 small)

Lemon Juice1 tbsp (15 ml)

Extra Cinnamon1/2 tsp

Tips

•For a more intense lemon flavor, add the zest of 1/2 organic lemon to the apple mixture.
•Crumble will be particularly crispy if the margarine is very cold; do not grate too finely.
•The cake pairs well with vegan vanilla ice cream or unsweetened soy yogurt.

Steps

1
Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F) and grease or line a round springform pan (18 cm).
2
Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples, then toss them in a bowl with lemon juice and cinnamon and set aside.
300 g (approx. 2 small) Apples (e.g., Elstar), peeled and thinly sliced1 tbsp (15 ml) Lemon Juice1/2 tsp Extra Cinnamon
3
In a large bowl, cream together the softened margarine, sugar, and vanilla sugar using a hand mixer, then mix in the egg until well combined.
60 g Plant-based Margarine, softened50 g Sugar1 packet (8 g) Vanilla Sugar1 (approx. 50 g) Egg
4
Combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, then alternately mix into the margarine-egg mixture with the plant drink until a smooth batter forms.
120 g All-purpose Flour1 tsp (5 g) Baking Powder1 pinch Salt50 ml Plant Drink (Oat or Soy)
5
Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan and smooth the top, then arrange the apple slices tightly in concentric circles on top of the batter.
300 g (approx. 2 small) Apples (e.g., Elstar), peeled and thinly sliced
6
For the crumble, cut the cold margarine into small pieces and rub it with the flour, sugar, and cinnamon between your fingers or with a fork until it resembles coarse crumbs; sprinkle evenly over the apples.
60 g Plant-based Margarine, cold80 g All-purpose Flour60 g Sugar1/2 tsp Cinnamon
7
Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake at 180 °C (350 °F) for 20 minutes, until the crumble is golden brown and the edges of the cake are set. Insert a wooden skewer into the center of the cake; it should come out nearly clean.
8
Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then remove it from the pan and cool briefly on a wire rack before serving warm.

Origin & History

Crumble cake has German roots and is popular in various forms across North America and Europe. Small springform pans and dairy-free adaptations are modern variations for smaller portions or specific dietary needs.

Pregnancy

No specific concerns.

Breastfeeding

No specific concerns.

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Steps

Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F) and grease or line a round springform pan (18 cm).

Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples, then toss them in a bowl with lemon juice and cinnamon and set aside.

300 g (approx. 2 small) Apples (e.g., Elstar), peeled and thinly sliced1 tbsp (15 ml) Lemon Juice1/2 tsp Extra Cinnamon

In a large bowl, cream together the softened margarine, sugar, and vanilla sugar using a hand mixer, then mix in the egg until well combined.

60 g Plant-based Margarine, softened50 g Sugar1 packet (8 g) Vanilla Sugar1 (approx. 50 g) Egg

Combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, then alternately mix into the margarine-egg mixture with the plant drink until a smooth batter forms.

120 g All-purpose Flour1 tsp (5 g) Baking Powder1 pinch Salt50 ml Plant Drink (Oat or Soy)

Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan and smooth the top, then arrange the apple slices tightly in concentric circles on top of the batter.

300 g (approx. 2 small) Apples (e.g., Elstar), peeled and thinly sliced

For the crumble, cut the cold margarine into small pieces and rub it with the flour, sugar, and cinnamon between your fingers or with a fork until it resembles coarse crumbs; sprinkle evenly over the apples.

60 g Plant-based Margarine, cold80 g All-purpose Flour60 g Sugar1/2 tsp Cinnamon

Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake at 180 °C (350 °F) for 20 minutes, until the crumble is golden brown and the edges of the cake are set. Insert a wooden skewer into the center of the cake; it should come out nearly clean.

Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then remove it from the pan and cool briefly on a wire rack before serving warm.