These are so delicious and perfect with a nice cup of tea (for me 😄) #baking #apple #homemade #snacks #cake Spiced Apple Crumb Cake with Maple Glaze Apple Cake * 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour * 1 tsp baking soda * 1/2 tsp baking powder * 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon * 1 tsp ground ginger * 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt or kosher salt * 8 tbsp (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened * 1 cup packed brown sugar * 1 tsp vanilla * 3 large eggs * 1 cup sour cream * 3 large Granny Smith apples, grated (about 2 cups) * Juice of 1/2 lemon Crumb Topping * 2 cups all-purpose flour * 1 cup packed brown sugar * 1 tsp cinnamon * 1/2 tsp salt * 8 tbsp (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted Maple Glaze * 4 tbsp maple syrup * 4 tbsp unsalted butter * 1/2 cup powdered sugar * 1/2 tsp vanilla paste Instructions 1. Grate the apples and toss with the lemon juice. Set aside. 2. Combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Pour in melted butter and mix until large crumbs form. Set aside. 3. Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger and salt. In a mixer, beat softened butter, brown sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. 4. Mix in the sour cream, followed by the grated apples. Fold in the dry ingredients just until combined. 5. Spread batter into a well-greased 9×13-inch baking pan and evenly sprinkle the crumb topping over the top. 6. Bake at 325°F for about 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Allow the cake to cool completely. 7. Make the maple glaze: Add maple syrup, butter and vanilla paste to a small saucepan and heat until the butter is melted. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar until smooth. 8. Let the glaze cool for 15–20 minutes, then drizzle over the completely cooled cake. Don’t let the glaze sit too long or it will harden. If it does, gently reheat it until pourable again. - @chefsarahdevight