Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 F/ 165 C. Line a square 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper and set it aside.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, light brown sugar, cinnamon, and diced butter with a pastry cutter or fork until combined and crumbs form. Set it aside.

Step 3

Use the large holes of a cheese grater to grate two red apples into a medium bowl.

Step 4

Squeeze out all of the juice from the apples into the bowl and measure out 1 packed cup (188 grams) of grated apples. Then measure out 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp (130 grams) of the juice from the bowl. Discard any extra juice. Set aside until ready to use.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the oil and dark brown sugar.

Step 6

Whisk in the eggs, vanilla, grated apples, and apple juice until combined.

Step 7

Whisk in the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt until just combined.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

Step 9

Spread the crumb mixture evenly over the top of the batter.

Step 10

Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs on it.

Step 11

Cool the pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes or until the pan is warm but touchable.

Step 12

Remove the cake from the pan and allow it to continue cooling on the rack.

Step 13

To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla extract until smooth. If you want it thinner add more cream. If you want it thicker, add more powdered sugar.

Step 14

Drizzle the glaze over the cake then cut into 9-16 slices and enjoy!