Description
A delightful Jamie Oliver Apple Pie Cake that combines the comforting flavors of apple pie with the moist texture of a cake. This rustic British dessert features tender cinnamon-spiced apples layered between a soft, buttery batter and topped with crunchy demerara sugar, perfect for fall or any cozy occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Mixture
- 3 large apples (Braeburn or Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and sliced
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
Topping
- 1 tablespoon demerara sugar
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch springform cake pan to ensure easy removal and prevent sticking.
- Mix apples: In a bowl, toss the peeled, cored, and sliced apples with the lemon juice, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute leavening agents and seasoning.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and brown sugar together until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined, which helps create a tender crumb.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to incorporate air and improve texture, then stir in the vanilla extract for added flavor depth.
- Combine batter: Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in two parts, alternating with the milk, stirring gently after each addition until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Layer the cake: Pour half of the batter into the prepared springform pan, smoothing it evenly. Layer half of the apple mixture over this batter, then repeat with the remaining batter and apple mixture on top.
- Add topping: Sprinkle the entire surface evenly with the demerara sugar to create a sweet, crunchy crust as it bakes.
- Bake the cake: Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully cooked.
- Cool the cake: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps it set and makes it easier to slice and serve.
Notes
- Serve warm or at room temperature with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.
- Using a mix of sweet and tart apples enhances the depth of flavor and balances sweetness and acidity.
- This cake keeps well for up to 2 days when stored in an airtight container at room temperature and can be gently reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
