Easy Applesauce Crumb Cake
This easy applesauce crumb cake is incredibly soft, moist, and filled with warm cinnamon flavor. Finished with a buttery oat streusel topping, it's perfect for breakfast, brunch, coffee breaks, or dessert.
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- electric hand mixer
- 9x13-inch baking pan
- rubber spatula
- measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 3/4 cup quick oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the brown sugar, canola oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Add the applesauce and mix until fully incorporated. Scrape the sides of the bowl and mix again if needed.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon until evenly moistened. Use your hands if needed to form crumbs.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the cake batter.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Add chopped walnuts or pecans to the crumb topping for extra crunch. Stir 1/2 cup raisins into the batter if desired. Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar before serving. Store covered at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate and warm individual slices for about 15 seconds in the microwave. Freeze individual slices wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and stored in a freezer-safe container.