Apple strudel cake

A delicious recipe for Apple Strudel Cake:

Ingredients for the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 cups peeled, cored, and thinly sliced apples (about 2 medium-sized apples)

Ingredients for the Streusel Topping:

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9-inch square baking pan.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set this dry mixture aside.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with the sour cream. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Gently fold in the thinly sliced apples.
7. Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
8. In a small bowl, prepare the streusel topping. Mix together the 1/2 cup of flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Cut in the cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
9. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the cake batter.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Allow the Apple Strudel Cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
12. Once cooled, slice and enjoy your homemade Apple Strudel Cake! You can dust it with powdered sugar for a finishing touch if desired.

This cake combines the flavors of apple strudel with a moist and tender cake base. Enjoy!