Irresistible Apple Pie Cake Recipe
This Melt-in-Your-Mouth Apple Pie Cake is the ultimate comfort dessert, combining tender apples with a soft, fluffy cake. The golden crust, made even more delightful with a light dusting of powdered sugar, adds the perfect touch of sweetness. Whether served warm with ice cream or enjoyed on its own, this cake is a crowd-pleaser. It’s a must-try recipe that will have everyone asking for seconds!
For the Cake:
– 2 apples, one diced and one sliced thin
– 1 tablespoon sugar
– 2 eggs
– Pinch of salt
– 1 tsp (8 g) vanilla sugar
– 0.6 cup (120g) sugar
– 1/2 cup (100ml) vegetable oil
– 1/2 cup (130ml) warm milk
– 1.75 cups (280g) flour
– 2 tsp (16 g) baking powder
– 50 g raisins
– 1 egg yolk
– 2 tablespoons milk
– Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions:
1. Apple Prep: Toss the diced apple with 1 tablespoon of sugar and set aside. These little apple gems will infuse the cake with bursts of natural sweetness.
2. Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat 2 eggs with a pinch of salt until slightly thickened. Add in 1 tsp vanilla sugar and 0.6 cup sugar, mixing until creamy. Gradually pour in 1/2 cup vegetable oil, followed by 1/2 cup warm milk, blending until smooth.
3. Dry Ingredients: Sift together 1.75 cups flour and 2 tsp baking powder, then gently fold into the wet mixture, creating a smooth, lump-free batter.
4. Fruit and Mix-ins: Stir in the sugared apple cubes and 50 g of raisins, making sure they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter.
5. Cake Assembly: Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan. Arrange the thin apple slices on top in a beautiful pattern for an elegant finish.
6. Glaze: Whisk 1 egg yolk with 2 tablespoons of milk, then lightly brush over the top of the cake to achieve a golden, glossy crust.
7. Bake: Place the cake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Finish with a Dusting: Once the cake has cooled slightly, dust with powdered sugar if desired. This adds a delicate sweetness to the cake’s golden surface.
