This is a terrific recipe! I generally add a teaspoon of vanilla to the apples, because I think vanilla adds to just about everything. And I use 2 sticks of butter instead of 3, which makes a more crumbly topping. Over the course of baking the juices from the apples meld with the topping to make a delicious crust, top and bottom. My kids beg for me to make this when we buy apples, and my sister-in-law has requested a copy of the recipe. Tailor it to fit your family, but this one's a keeper.

Reviewed On: Nov. 26, 2008

Yummy! Made this for tea, and ended up with two beautifully browned loaves. I skipped the frosting, too. The cake was plenty sweet enough, and the crunchy top was a real crowd pleaser! I added a teaspoon of vanilla to the batter, but other than that I followed the recipe as written - and I'll definitely be making it again!

Reviewed On: Feb. 2, 2007