Ingredients
Scale
Creating this Apple Pie Cake requires a handful of simple yet essential ingredients. Each one brings its own unique character to the dish, much like the diverse personalities gathered around our family table.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 cups peeled and diced granny smith apples
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
For those looking to experiment, you can substitute walnuts with pecans for a slightly different nutty profile or use a mix of sweet and tart apples if you prefer a milder flavor.
Instructions
Here’s how to bring this delightful Apple Pie Cake to life in your own kitchen. These steps will guide you to perfection, ensuring every bite is as memorable as the ones from my childhood.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan, setting it aside for later.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples and walnuts, if using, until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Spread the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International