Soft & Spiced Apple Pie Cake
Some desserts instantly feel like home—the 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.
I first baked this on a chilly afternoon, craving a dessert that felt like a hug. I didn’t 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—warm, inviting, and impossible to resist.
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.
If you love apple pie but want it in a simpler form, this cake is the answer. Tender cake layered with cinnamon-spiced apples—comfort baked to perfection.
🍎 Apple Pie Cake
Cake Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups (250 g) |
| Granulated sugar | 1 cup (200 g) |
| Unsalted butter, melted | ½ cup (115 g) |
| Milk | 1 cup (240 ml) |
| Eggs | 2 large |
| Baking powder | 2 tsp |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tsp |
| Salt | ½ tsp |
Apple Filling Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Apples, peeled & diced | 3 medium |
| Brown sugar | 2 tbsp |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp |
| Lemon juice | 1 tbsp |
Optional Topping
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Powdered sugar | For dusting |
| Whipped cream or ice cream | As desired |
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Apples
- Peel and dice apples into small cubes.
- Toss with brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Set aside.
2. Make the Cake Batter
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch (23 cm) round pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until smooth.
- Stir in melted butter, vanilla, then milk.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix dry ingredients into wet until smooth.
3. Assemble the Cake
- Pour half the batter into the pan.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly on top.
- Pour remaining batter over the apples and smooth with a spatula.
4. Bake
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
5. Cool & Serve
- Let cool for 20 minutes.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.
✨ Apple pie flavor in cake form—half the work, all the comfort.
