Recipe

Your kitchen fills with the warm scent of cinnamon this holiday season! With the help of your Geedel vegetable chopper, effortlessly prepare the apples and butter crumbs. No kneading, no piping required—just 30 minutes to bake this "crumb-topped" cake, a beloved classic in American homes. It's sweet but not overly rich, wonderfully comforting, and pairs perfectly with hot chocolate. The festive vibes are instantly complete!

Ingredients

150g all-purpose flour

2 crisp, sweet apples (peeled and cored)

80g cold butter (divided)

50g brown sugar

30g white sugar (divided)

½ tsp cinnamon powder (divided)

A small pinch of salt

20g crushed almonds (for garnish)

1 drop vanilla extract (optional, for enhanced aroma)

Instructions

1. Prep the Apples: Crisp & No Browning!

Slice the apples into 5mm thick half-moons using the fruit slicer for baked treats. In a bowl, toss the apple slices with 20g of the white sugar, ¼ tsp of the cinnamon powder, and the vanilla extract (if using). Let it marinate for 10 minutes — this allows the apples to absorb the sweetness and release their juicy burst during baking!

2. Make the "Crumb Topping": The Key to Crispy, Crumbly Goodness!

In a large bowl, mix 100g of the flour, 30g of the brown sugar, the remaining ¼ tsp of cinnamon powder, and the salt. Add 40g of the cold butter, cut into small cubes. Use the manual crumb chopper to press and mix until coarse crumbs form (Be sure to keep some larger pea-sized bits—they'll bake into those delicious, crunchy chunks!).

Chop the remaining 40g of cold butter into coarse crumbs as well and set aside.

3. Assemble & Bake: Foolproof Steps!

Lightly grease a baking pan. First, spread half of the crumb mixture evenly and press it down gently to form the base. Next, arrange the marinated apple slices in an even layer (remember to drain any excess liquid to prevent a soggy base). Finally, sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture and the crushed almonds over the top.

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 25 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the apples are tender.

Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Each bite delivers the sweetness of the apples, the warmth of cinnamon, and the satisfying crunch of the crumb topping—the ultimate holiday treat!

Summary

The biggest challenges for a Crumb Cake are "uneven butter crumbs" and "apples turning brown." The Geedel vegetable chopper makes prepping ingredients incredibly easy, allowing even beginners to recreate this classic American holiday dessert perfectly!