Apple Crumb Cake Recipe You'll Make All the Time

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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, and 2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in 4 large eggs, one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Gently fold in 4 cups peeled and diced apples.
Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.
For the crumb topping: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut in 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the batter.
Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let cool in the pan on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg to the crumb topping.
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.