Apple Pie Cake Recipe

Surprise your guests with this incredibly easy and delicious Apple Pie Cake! This quick recipe delivers all the comforting flavors of apple pie in a delightful cake format, perfect for unexpected visitors or a cozy night in. Imagine warm spices, juicy apples, and crunchy pecans, all baked to golden perfection. Serve a warm slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate treat! (Adopted recipe)

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 359.1 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 3.7 (12 Reviews)
Apple Pie Cake

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Passionate home cook & Forktionary contributor.

Ingredients for Apple Pie Cake

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Baking Apples
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • Golden Raisin

How to Make Apple Pie Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch pie plate.
  2. Cream together 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1 large egg until light and fluffy.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 cups peeled and diced apples, 1/2 cup chopped pecans, and 1/2 cup raisins.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pie plate and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let cool in the pie plate for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

136g

Fat

40g

Carbs

16g