Description
The Jamie Oliver Apple Pie Cake is a delightful hybrid dessert that combines the comforting flavors of apple pie with the soft, tender texture of a moist cake. Featuring spiced apples layered within a buttery cake batter, it’s the perfect treat for cozy evenings or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (240ml) milk
- 4 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/4 cup (50g) packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, toss sliced apples with brown sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3–5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together.
- Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix just until combined.
- Pour half the batter into the greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Layer the apple mixture evenly over the batter.
- Pour the remaining batter over the apples and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool slightly in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Use a combination of tart and sweet apples for best flavor balance.
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure a tender crumb.
- You can substitute the apples with pears or berries for seasonal variations.
- Add raisins, walnuts, or spices like cardamom for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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