Jamie Oliver Apple Pie Cake Recipe
Jamie Oliver’s Apple Pie Cake is a delightful fusion of classic apple pie flavors wrapped in a moist, tender cake. This recipe combines spiced apples layered between cinnamon-scented cake batter, resulting in a comforting dessert perfect for autumn or any time you crave a cozy, fruity treat.
- Author: Nora
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240ml) milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Apple Mixture
- 4 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/4 cup (50g) packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Finishing
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Apple Mixture: In a bowl, toss the sliced apples with brown sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and ground nutmeg. Set this flavorful apple mixture aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, which should take about 3 to 5 minutes using an electric mixer.
- Add Eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition to ensure a smooth batter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in another bowl to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
- Mix Batter: Add the dry ingredient mixture alternately with the milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined to avoid overworking the batter.
- Assemble Layers: Pour half of the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Then spread the apple mixture evenly over this layer.
- Top with Remaining Batter: Pour the remaining batter gently over the apple layer and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake: Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the cake to cool slightly in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust and Serve: Before serving, dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar for a delightful finishing touch.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith or Braeburn for the best flavor and texture contrast.
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming and a smoother batter.
- Do not overmix the batter once the dry ingredients are added to keep the cake tender.
- If desired, serve this cake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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