Some desserts instantly feel like home\u2014the kind that make you pause, inhale deeply, and remember cozy moments. Apple Pie Cake is one of those treats. It captures the warmth and spice of apple pie, wrapped in the soft simplicity of cake.Baked Goods<\/p>\n
I first baked this on a chilly afternoon, craving a dessert that felt like a hug. I didn\u2019t want the fuss of making a full pie, but I longed for that buttery, cinnamon-sweet comfort. When it came out of the oven, the whole house smelled like apple pie\u2014warm, inviting, and impossible to resist.<\/p>\n
Since then, this cake has become my go-to dessert for any occasion. Quick enough for a weeknight, yet elegant enough for guests. Perfect for family dinners, weekend brunch, or holiday gatherings, it combines nostalgia and ease in every bite.<\/p>\n
If you love apple pie but want it in a simpler form, this cake is the answer. Tender cake layered with cinnamon-spiced apples\u2014comfort baked to perfection.<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf4e Apple Pie Cake
\nCake Ingredients<\/p>\n
Ingredient\tAmount
\nAll-purpose flour\t2 cups (250 g)
\nGranulated sugar\t1 cup (200 g)
\nUnsalted butter, melted\t\u00bd cup (115 g)
\nMilk\t1 cup (240 ml)
\nEggs\t2 large
\nBaking powder\t2 tsp
\nVanilla extract\t1 tsp
\nSalt\t\u00bd tsp
\nApple Filling Ingredients<\/p>\n
Ingredient\tAmount
\nApples, peeled & diced\t3 medium
\nBrown sugar\t2 tbsp
\nCinnamon\t1 tsp
\nLemon juice\t1 tbsp
\nOptional Topping<\/p>\n
Ingredient\tAmount
\nPowdered sugar\tFor dusting
\nWhipped cream or ice cream\tAs desired
\n\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83c\udf73 Instructions
\n1. Prepare the ApplesDesserts<\/p>\n
Peel and dice apples into small cubes.
\nToss with brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Set aside.
\n2. Make the Cake Batter<\/p>\n
Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C) and grease a 9-inch (23 cm) round pan.
\nIn a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until smooth.
\nStir in melted butter, vanilla, then milk.
\nIn another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
\nMix dry ingredients into wet until smooth.
\n3. Assemble the Cake<\/p>\n
Pour half the batter into the pan.
\nSpread the apple mixture evenly on top.
\nPour remaining batter over the apples and smooth with a spatula.
\n4. BakeBaked Goods<\/p>\n
Bake for 35\u201340 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
\n5. Cool & Serve<\/p>\n
Let cool for 20 minutes.
\nDust with powdered sugar and serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.
\n\u2728 Apple pie flavor in cake form\u2014half the work, all the comfort.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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