Description
This apple pie cake is a comforting dessert that merges the flavors of classic apple pie with the soft texture of cake. It features a cinnamon-spiced apple filling, a tender cake base, and a buttery streusel topping.
Ingredients
- 4 cups apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- For the topping:
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Toss chopped apples with granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk eggs with granulated sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and milk.
- Stir dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, then fold in the spiced apples.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Mix topping ingredients: brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and cold butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over the batter.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans to the topping for extra crunch.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the top for added sweetness.
- Use pears instead of apples for a milder flavor.
- Swap milk for buttermilk or half-and-half for a richer texture.
- Canned apple pie filling can be used, but reduce sugar in the batter accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
