Mimi's Delightful Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Muffin Cake
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Mimi's Delightful Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Muffin Cake, a perfect treat to enjoy during the cool autumn months! Bursting with tender apples, aromatic spices, and a rich, creamy texture from sour cream, this muffin cake is a delightful blend of sweet and savory. Baked in a classic tube pan, it's generously sized, making it ideal for sharing with friends and family. The crunchy breadcrumb topping adds an irresistible texture, completing this heartwarming cake that celebrates the bounty of apple picking season. Serve it warm for breakfast, as a snack, or for dessert, and savor the flavors of fall any time of the year.
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Servings
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Calories
17
Ingredients
Ingredients
flour
2 cups (all-purpose flour)
baking powder
1 tablespoon (none)
baking soda
1/2 teaspoon (none)
salt
1 teaspoon (none)
cinnamon
1 1/4 teaspoons (ground)
allspice
1/2 teaspoon (ground)
clove
1/4 teaspoon (ground)
sugar
1 1/4 cups (granulated)
butter
1/4 cup (melted)
sour cream
1 cup (none)
eggs
2 (beaten)
apple
1 cup (peeled and finely diced)
breadcrumbs
1/4 cup (for pan preparation)
sugar
1/4 cup (for topping)
flour
3 tablespoons (for topping)
cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon (for topping)
cold butter
2 tablespoons (diced for topping)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Generously butter a 9-inch tube pan and sprinkle 1/4 cup of breadcrumbs evenly across the bottom and sides, tapping out any excess.
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice, clove, and 1 1/4 cups of sugar. Stir until well mixed.
4
In a separate small bowl, beat the two eggs. Add the melted butter (make sure it's cooled), and sour cream to the eggs, mixing until smooth.
5
Carefully fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined. Be cautious not to over-mix.
6
Gently fold in the finely diced peeled apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
7
Pour the batter into the prepared tube pan and smooth the top. Prepare the crumb topping by mixing the additional 1/4 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon with 2 tablespoons of cold butter until you achieve coarse crumbs.
8
Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the cake batter.
9
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 20 minutes. Then, carefully invert it onto a wire rack, allowing it to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mimi's Delightful Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Muffin Cake?
It is a comforting autumn treat featuring tender apples, aromatic spices, and a rich, creamy texture from sour cream, baked in a tube pan.
What type of pan is required for this recipe?
A 9-inch tube pan is recommended for this muffin cake.
How should I prepare the baking pan?
Generously butter the tube pan and sprinkle 1/4 cup of breadcrumbs evenly across the bottom and sides, tapping out any excess.
At what temperature should the oven be set?
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
What dry ingredients are included in the batter?
The dry ingredients include 2 cups of all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice, clove, and 1 1/4 cups of sugar.
How do I prepare the wet ingredients?
Beat two eggs in a small bowl, then add 1/4 cup of cooled melted butter and 1 cup of sour cream, mixing until smooth.
How should I combine the wet and dry ingredients?
Carefully fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined, being cautious not to over-mix.
How many apples do I need and how should they be prepared?
You need 1 cup of apples that have been peeled and finely diced.
What are the ingredients for the crumb topping?
The topping consists of 1/4 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons of cold, diced butter.
How do I make the crumb topping?
Mix the topping ingredients together until you achieve the consistency of coarse crumbs.
How long does the cake need to bake?
Bake the cake for 40 to 45 minutes.
How do I know when the cake is finished baking?
The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
How long should the cake cool before removing it from the pan?
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 20 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack.
What spices are used in the batter?
The recipe uses ground cinnamon, allspice, and cloves.
Can I serve this cake warm?
Yes, serving it warm is recommended for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
What is the purpose of the breadcrumbs in the pan preparation?
The breadcrumbs add an irresistible crunchy texture to the exterior of the cake.
How many eggs are used in the recipe?
The recipe requires 2 beaten eggs.
What kind of sugar is used for the batter?
The batter uses 1 1/4 cups of granulated sugar.
Is this a good recipe for fall?
Yes, it is specifically described as a perfect treat for the cool autumn months and apple picking season.
What is the role of sour cream in this cake?
Sour cream provides a rich, creamy texture and helps keep the cake moist.
What type of flour is recommended?
The recipe calls for all-purpose flour.
Is there salt in this recipe?
Yes, the recipe includes 1 teaspoon of salt.
How much butter is used in the main batter?
The batter uses 1/4 cup of melted butter.
What happens after the cake cools on the wire rack?
It should cool completely on the wire rack before you slice it.
Can this be eaten as a snack?
Yes, it is suitable for breakfast, a snack, or as a dessert.
How much baking powder and baking soda are needed?
The recipe uses 1 tablespoon of baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda.
What are some of the tags associated with this recipe?
Tags include apple cake, breakfast, fall recipe, Pennsylvania Dutch, homemade, and comfort food.
Is the cake generous in size?
Yes, being baked in a tube pan makes it generously sized and ideal for sharing.
Do I need to peel the apples?
Yes, the recipe specifies that the apples should be peeled and finely diced.
What is the first step of the instructions?
The first step is to preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).