Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light. Add eggs, vanilla, and sour cream, mixing well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in diced apples.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Spread half the cake batter in the pan. Spoon cream cheese mixture over batter, then top with remaining batter.
- Sprinkle brown sugar and walnuts (if using) on top. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 15 minutes before removing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.