Apple Pie Cake
A delightful combination of traditional apple pie flavors and soft cake texture, perfect for any dessert lover.
Ingredients
For the cake layer
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
For the apple pie filling
- 3 large tart apples (such as Granny Smith), peeled and sliced
- 0.75 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add in the eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
- Tip: Don’t overmix; this could result in a dense cake.
Filling and Layering
- In a separate bowl, mix the sliced apples with brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch.
- Gently fold half of this mixture into the cake batter.
- Pour half of the batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Evenly spread the remaining apple mixture on top, followed by the rest of the batter.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cooling and Serving
- Allow the cake to cool for 20-30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Pair with caramel sauce or whipped cream.