Description
Looking for the best apple pie cake recipe? This simple, easy dessert idea blends the best of both worlds—quick, healthy, and full of warm fall flavor! Whether you’re planning a cozy brunch or need a crowd-pleasing cake, this one’s always a winner. It’s one of the best easy apple dessert ideas and perfect for any season!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 apples, peeled and sliced
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Toss sliced apples with cinnamon and a little sugar. Set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Add dry ingredients to wet and mix until just combined.
- Fold in half of the apples and pour batter into the pan.
- Arrange remaining apples on top decoratively.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly, remove from pan, and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Use a mix of apple types for deeper flavor.
- Top with caramelized apples or ice cream for serving.
- Bake the night before for easier prep.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg