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Apple Cake Crumble

Today I’m sharing with you something that was originally a colossal failure.   🙂   At least that was how it happened when I  originally tried it out- but ….  I was able to turn it into something that I feel is still worth sharing because it was still really yummy.

I created this Apple Bundt Cake & had these grand plans for how beautiful it would be.  Unfortunately – I bought this super intricate Nordic Ware Platinum Non-stick Cast Aluminum Fleur De Lis Pan
that is incredibly difficult to gets cakes to separate from.  So when I made the purchase I had these ideas in my head that I would be sharing all sorts of beautiful bundt cakes with you.  I have yet to get one to release properly & this one I was super bummed out.  Buuuuut- I made it into this

Apple Cake Crumble

 

and you know- when you put a nice dollop of whip cream on top- it taste divine.  Who cares if it’s not all in one slice.

 

Apple Cake Crumble

So when it released from the pan you couldn’t really tell what the design was because all the details stuck to it.

I have tried greasing, greasing & flouring, cooking spray & bakers cooking spray.

 

Apple Cake Crumble

As you can see- I sprinkled with a little powdered sugar – that tasted pretty good too.

Apple Cake Crumble

I was able to get at least a couple slices out of it.

 

Apple Cake Crumble

Apple Cake Crumble

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups diced apples
  • 1-3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter- softened
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Generously grease & flour bundt pan.
  • In large mixer bowl- combine all ingredients except nuts.
  • Beat on high 1-2 minutes- until well combined
  • Stir in nuts.
  • Transfer batter into prepared pan
  • Fill no more than 3/4 full to avoid overflow
  • Bake 50-55 minutes- or when toothpick test is clean
  • Cool in pan 10 min on wire rack
  • Invert on wire rack & remove from pan - allow to cool completely.
  • If cake falls apart when removing from pan- break into crumbles in large bowl.
  • If cake stays intact- serve in slices if desired
  • Store in airtight container for several days
  • Serve with a sprinkle of powdered sugar or a little whip cream.

 

So obviously- if your cake releases beautifully from your pan- feel free to serve in slices with a side of whip cream.If not- make a pretty bowl of crumbled cake & enjoy.

 

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Oatmeal Date Cookies

If you haven’t noticed- this week I’m on a comfort food kick.  You know- it must be the season.  I’m in this really cozy mood & I just want to make & share all sorts of things that give you warm & fuzzies.  : )   I  don’t make or share cookies all that often here in this space.  I’m not sure why- maybe this season I will work on changing that.   As I mentioned yesterday the hubs & I have been in recipe tweak mode & I have been working on shaking up our “usuals” to make them a whole lot more fun.  So this time I decided to take the hub’s ALL TIME FAVORITE cookie recipe- Oatmeal Raisin Cookies & turn them into…

Oatmeal Date Cookies

 

Because … well- I like dates a whole lot more than I like raisins. So now I can enjoy them too.  Win- Win!

 

Oatmeal Date Cookies

Oatmeal Date Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup 2 sticks salted butter
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp molasses
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 cups old fashioned or quick oats
  • 1-1/2 cups chopped dates the kind rolled in nut flour- usually sold next to the other dried fruits

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon & salt in small bowl- set aside.
  • Beat butter, both sugars & vanilla in mixer bowl with paddle attachment until creamy.
  • Beat in eggs
  • Gradually beat in dry mix.
  • Stir in oats - then dates.
  • Drop by spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 8 minutes (9 minutes for shiny pan- 10 minutes for crisp cookies) I like mine chewy.
  • Cook on baking sheet for 2 minutes.
  • Transfer to wire rack to finish cooling.
  • Store in airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days

 

These are definitely a family favorite & the kind of cookies I find my hubs eating all day long.

They certainly don’t last in this house.

 

Don’t forget to come back & join me on Mondays for Project 52

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