Perfect yummy treat for your weekend breakfast, holiday brunches or to impress house guests. This recipe is adapted from one we found in Costco Connection Magazine.
Cake Ingredients:
1 Cosmic Crisp Apple, grated
2/3 cup Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream
2 TBSP Milk or Almond Milk
1 TBSP Apple Cider Vinegar
2 TBSP Vanilla Extract
2 Eggs, beaten
3/4 cup Brown Sugar
1 1/2 cups Flour
1 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp. Salt
Crumble Ingredients:
3/4 cup Brown Sugar
3/4 cup Flour
1 TBSP Cinnamon
6 TBSP Butter, cubed
6 oz Cinnamon or Original Spice Pecans, chopped
Method:
1. In a medium bowl combine the apple, yogurt, milk, vinegar, vanilla, eggs, and brown sugar. Stir to combine.
2. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Combine the dry ingredients with the wet and mix to combine.
4. Prepare the crumble, in a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon, then add the cold cubed butter and work into the flour with your hands or a pastry cutter. Add the chopped pecans.
5. Line a 9" springform pan with parchment paper or grease and flour it. Add half the cake batter, then half the crumble. Repeat with the remaining batter and crumble. Bake for 45-55 minutes. Checking every 20 minutes.
6. Cool completely before removing from the pan.
7. Serve with a hot cup of coffee and enjoy with someone you love.