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Homemade apple pie cake served on a plate with a slice cut out
Clara Whitley

Homemade Apple Pie Cake

A delightful mash-up of cake and pie, this Homemade Apple Pie Cake is filled with spiced apples and topped with a crunchy crumb, offering a cozy and comforting dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or a gluten-free flour blend)
  • 1 cup sugar (can substitute with coconut sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce (or 2 mashed bananas for a unique twist)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
  • 2 large eggs (can replace with chia egg for vegan)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Apple Layer
  • 4 cups peeled and sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work beautifully)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ cup sugar (or less, depending on your sweetness preference)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Crumb Topping
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (or vegan butter, melted)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Stir until evenly mixed.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the applesauce, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  4. In a large bowl, toss the apple slices with lemon juice, sugar, and cinnamon.
Assembly
  1. Layer half of the cake batter into your prepared baking dish, then spread the apple mixture evenly over it. Top it off with the remaining batter.
  2. For the crumb topping, mix together flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon until crumbs form. Sprinkle it generously over the cake.
Baking
  1. Pop your creation into the oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until the cake is set and a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Let it cool down before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20g

Notes

Feel free to experiment with different fruits, use vegan substitutes, or add nuts for extra texture. This cake can be made ahead of time and tastes even better the next day.

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