Would you like a delicious cake with plenty of spice and crumble to start out the day with? This Apple Butter Crumble Cake has layers of cake, apple butter, cinnamon oatmeal crumble, and a sweet glaze to top it off. It is the perfect cake for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
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Fall is my absolute favorite season. Changing leaves, crisp air, sweaters, boots, jeans, hayrides, apple picking, and lots of bonfires are just a few of my favorite things about this season. In fact, if I could find a place that had all these things year round, I would move in an instant.
Of course, I would have to convince my family that we don't really need those other seasons. They could learn to live with out snow and hot summer days, right?
There are certain foods that totally send you back in time. I don't know what it is, but apple butter reminds me of my childhood.
I think it is because we always had a jar in our refrigerator when I was growing up. The spicy thick spread was perfect for spreading on toast or biscuits.
I was excited when Musselman's contacted me again to use apple butter in a fun recipe. Apple butter is great on toast, but there are so many more uses for apple butter. Last year I made these Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls that are still a favorite around here.
Do you remember this Strawberry Lemon Snack Cake? I have been looking for a way to make it more fall friendly, and I had a feeling adding apple butter and changing up a few other things was going to be the perfect way.
The cake needed another element of fall to it though, so I added a cinnamon crumble topping across the top. Best idea ever!!! And it only took me two tries to get it to look right.
Round one I did some dough on top with the crumble. It tasted good, but it wasn't as pretty looking. So for round two, I kept all the dough on the bottom and the crumble on the top.
Of course, making two cakes in one day meant that now I had tons of cake to get rid of.
A plate of goodness went home with one of our friends for his family. We got a text later that night asking about the recipe, so I'm pretty sure that means they liked it. Then I sent a big plate full of cake with my hubby to work.
The whole time I was putting cake slices on plates, my oldest was watching to be sure I left him enough to eat. He is my self appointed taste tester...and believe me, he is usually brutally honest.
This cake got two thumbs up from him. Actually, what he really told me was that it was terrible, and that I should let him "dispose" of it. And by dispose of, he really meant devour it all by himself.
Tips for making an Apple Butter Crumble Cake:
Line a 10x15 pan with foil and spray it with non stick spray. I prefer to use Baker's Joy. It makes removing the cake from the baking sheet and foil so much easier.
Do not try to spread this dough with your hands. It is too sticky, and you will end up with cake batter sticking to you. Use a spatula to evenly spread the dough in the foil lined pan.
Leave about ½ inch border all the way around the cake when spreading out the apple butter. This way the cake batter will bake up around the apple butter all the way around.
Cut the cake into squares before adding the glaze. This way the glaze can drizzle down over all the edges of each piece.
Make sure you have someone to share this cake with when you make it. Otherwise, you could potentially eat all of it, and that's not the best idea for you or your fall loving jeans.
More apple butter uses you may like:
A sweet frosting and a white chocolate swirl give these Glazed Apple Butter Shortbread Bars a fun and delicious flair.
This spicy and dense Apple Butter Cake is topped with a sweet vanilla bean glaze. It will also make your house smell amazing as it bakes.
A layer of frosting and cinnamon sugar gives these Frosted Cranberry Apple Butter Bars a sweet flavor.
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Apple Butter Crumble Cake
This Apple Butter Crumble Cake has layers of cake, apple butter, cinnamon oatmeal crumble, and a sweet glaze to top it off. It is the perfect cake for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 cup butter, softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 3 cups flour
- 2 cups Musselman's Apple Butter
For the Topping
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup quick oats
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup butter, melted
For the Glaze
- 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
- 2 Tablespoons water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 15x10 pan with foil. Spray with nonstick spray and set aside.
- Beat the butter and sugars until creamy. Add the eggs and beat again. Stir together the salt, baking powder, and flour and add to the butter mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Spread the dough into the pan. Spoon the apple butter over the top and spread out evenly leaving a 1 inch border all around.
- Stir together the topping ingredients until it resembles sand. Sprinkle over the apple butter layer. Bake for 22-24 minutes. Remove and cool. Cut into 30 bars.
- Stir together the powdered sugar and water. Drizzle over the cake squares. Let set. Store in a covered container on the counter.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 30 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 230Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 182mgCarbohydrates: 36gFiber: 1gSugar: 23gProtein: 3g
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Mary Hickey
I don't have a 10x15 pan. can I use another size ?
Jocelyn
You could bake it in a normal 9x13 pan. The baking time will definitely need to be increased, but I'm not sure how much longer because I have never used a different pan for this recipe. I like using the sheet pan because it keeps the cake thinner. Keep me posted if you try it this way.
JOYCE
can you use homemake apple butter instead of store bought?
Jocelyn
You sure can. I hope you enjoy it!
Kari Davis
Would this work with applesauce instead of apple butter?
Jocelyn
I think it would work ok, but I can't say 100% for sure. The only thing that I would worry about is that applesauce is runnier than apple butter, so I'm not sure how it would end up. You could always strain your applesauce through cheesecloth to remove some of the excess moisture. Let me know how it works if you try it.
Christine Thompson
These are awesome. Just out of the oven and I can eat the whole pan. I doubled the topping only because I love lots of crumble. Thank you so much for this great recipe 🙂
Brittany
Making this now for my husband to take into work tomorrow! It smells amazing-I am a little biased on the apple butter though, mine is homemade! Thanks for sharing a great recipe. I will definitely be using this again considering all the canned Apple butter that I have 🙂
Cassie
This looks great! I have some pumpkin butter I'd like to try it with. Do you think it could be cut in half to a 9x9 pan?
Jocelyn Brubaker
I do think it could be cut in half. And pumpkin butter would be so good on this. Keep me posted on how it turns out!
Erin @ Simple, Sweet & Savory
Ohhhhh my heavens does this look delicious. Apple is the quintessential fall baking ingredient and these look so addicting. Which means, of course, that I'm going to have to make them. YUM!
Jessica Knott {Swankyrecipes}
These look amazingly delicious! Will def be baking these soon, thanks for sharing!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Jessica! 🙂
The Wright Touch
These are so good , brings back memories when my Mom and all her family would get together and make Apple Butter in a copper kettle on the farm. Wonderful Days!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Mmmm, I bet that smelled wonderful! 🙂
Chels+R.
Oh, that drizzle is calling my name. This looks amazing. I love apples in baked goods.
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Chels! 🙂
laura@notatrophywife.com
The title alone brought back memories of apple butter on toast! Printing this recipe! If you get a minute would you link this to Friday Favorites? Party goes live Thursday night! laura
Krystle(Baking Beauty)
I had no idea Musselman's made apple butter! These bars look delicious especially that glaze! pinned!
Manali @ CookWithManali
this cake sounds delicious 🙂 love the addition of apple butter!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Manali! 🙂
Danae @ Recipe Runner
I love apple butter and I love crumbs! Thank you for making this amazing fall cake and for putting those lovely crumbs on top! 🙂
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
Fall is my favorite season, too! All I think we should just cancel out winter all-together! 🙂 These bars look mouthwatering, Jocelyn! I love that you used apple butter for the layers. Sounds delish!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I'm totally on board with canceling winter!!! 😉 Thanks Gayle!
genevieve @ gratitude & greens
This is like a cake and crumble in one! Excited to share this with my family, they're all huge fans of apple desserts 🙂
heather+@french+press
I am loving all the delicious layers Joecelyn - and apple butter is one of my fall faves
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Heather! 🙂
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures
Fall is my favorite season too! Yummy bars 🙂
Tonia
So many delicious layers and I love the topping!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Tonia! The topping was divine! 😉
Dorothy+@+Crazy+for+Crust
This is a gorgeous cake Jocelyn! Apple butter is one of my favorite ingredients.
Jenny+Flake
Gorgeous little cake! Looooove that drizzle!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Jenny! 😉
Jen @ Baked by an Inrtovert
Look at those delicious layers! I'm completely smitten with these bars. The apple butter, crumb topping, and all that glaze, I could devour it all!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction
What a great use for apple butter! My husband loves the stuff, so I know he'd eat this up in no time!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Jessica! 🙂
BecStahl
I really canNOT wait to try this one!! I will have to get everything and have my baker (that would be my daughter) create this for our family to enjoy. I know a particular Praise Team that would LOVE to be your taste testers also, but I will suffer with having to wait until you post the recipes then have my kiddo make them for me. And yes, your son is very smart to volunteer not only to be your taste tester, but to volunteer to be the one to dispose of the 'awful' results...!! 🙂
amanda @ fake ginger
That layer of apple butter! My husband is OBSESSED with Musselman's - I've definitely got to make this for him!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Do it!! He will love it, I promise! 😉
Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files
I think I would purposely make it when I am home alone..I want the whole dish!!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness
I love Fall too! Especially now that I am back in Seattle. Fall was weird in Florida...too sunny.
One of the best things about Fall is apples...especially in an apple butter crumb cake. I NEED this! Pinned!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I went to college in Florida, so I know all about those "too sunny" Fall's that you speak of! 😉 I'll take my nice Indiana Fall over Florida any day! Thanks Taylor!
Julie @ This Gal Cooks
I would LOVE a delicious apple cake to start my day with, especially if it's full of apple butter. I love that stuff!
This cake looks SO good, Jocelyn!
Averie @ Averie Cooks
Omg...the layers and layers of good stuff happening here! The apple butter, the crumbles, the frosting drizzle on top, these are heavenly! Pinned!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks for the pin love, Averie! 🙂
Tina Mui
This sounds wonderful! Wow! I love all the layers on their own, let alone all together! This sound be a great fall treat for me!
Mir
Your son is super smart. I think he should pretend that all of your recipes need work. Then he can eat them all himself!
But this clearly is perfect. I mean, it's got crumble. And drizzle. And apple butter. I can't imagine how it wouldn't be amazing!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Haha, don't give him any ideas!! 😉 Thanks Mir!