Imagine the cozy spiced aroma of apple pie filling your kitchen—but instead of wrestling with pastry, you’re stirring a simple batter. This Apple Pie Cake delivers all the nostalgic comfort of classic apple pie—tender cinnamon-spiced apples baked into a moist, buttery cake, topped with a crunchy streusel and drizzled with caramel or vanilla glaze.
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It’s perfect for fall gatherings, holiday brunches, or any day you crave a slice of home. And best of all? No rolling pin required.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
🍎 Tastes like apple pie—easier than pie!
💛 Moist, tender crumb with juicy apple pockets
⏱️ 20 minutes prep, then bake
💸 Costs under $8—feeds 9–12 generously
🌾 Naturally nut-free & easily gluten-free
Ingredients You’ll Need
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Dietary supplement
Cashew
(9×13-inch baking pan)
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For the Streusel Topping:
½ cup (100g) brown sugar
½ cup (65g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ cup (½ stick / 57g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
For the Cake:
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
¼ tsp salt
¾ cup (1½ sticks / 170g) unsalted butter, softened
1½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
½ cup (120ml) sour cream or plain yogurt
3 cups (450g) peeled & finely diced apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji)
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