July 6, 2026
URL: https://www.bakingwithdolly.com/recipes/cakes-cupcakes/apple-crumb-cake-brown-sugar-drizzle-10504
- Prep time 30 minutes
- Total time 80 minutes
- Servings 16
Ingredients
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CRUMB CAKE:
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PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
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1 large apple, peeled and cut in 1/4-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
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2 tablespoons water
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1 pkg (20 oz each) Duncan Hines® Dolly Parton’s Cinnamon Swirl Crumb Cake & Muffin Mix
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2 eggs
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1/2 cup milk
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1/2 cup melted butter (for cake batter)
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2 tablespoons melted butter (for streusel topping)
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BROWN SUGAR DRIZZLE:
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1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
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2 tablespoons butter
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1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
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1 tablespoon milk
Nutrition Information
250 calories, 39g carbs
Directions
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Step one
CRUMB CAKE: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray. Pour cake mix into large bowl. Pour cinnamon mix into small bowl.
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Step two
Pour apple and water into a small skillet. Cook over medium heat until apples are tender and water has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
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Step three
Stir eggs, milk, and 1/2-cup melted butter with cake mix in large bowl until well blended. Fold in cooked apples. To make streusel topping, stir 2 tablespoons melted butter into small bowl with cinnamon mix until well blended.
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Step four
Pour half the cake batter into pan. Sprinkle with about half of the streusel. Scoop remaining cake batter on top (use a spatula or the back of a spoon for easy spreading). Top with remaining streusel topping.
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Step five
Bake 30 to 34 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes.
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Step six
BROWN SUGAR DRIZZLE: Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in brown sugar and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and whisk in confectioners' sugar and milk. Drizzle brown sugar glaze over your apple crumb cake, cool 5 minutes. Slice and serve!
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