This Apple Pie Cake is a delightful fusion of a classic apple pie and a moist, flavorful cake, making it an ideal dessert for the fall season. It features a layer of tender apple pie filling nestled between a brown butter-infused cake and a crisp oat crumble topping. Drizzled with a sweet maple glaze, this cake combines the comforting flavors of apples, cinnamon, and maple, capturing the essence of autumn in every bite.
Why You'll Love This:
- Comforting Fall Flavors: Apples, cinnamon, and maple syrup create a warm and inviting taste.
- Brown Butter Cake: Adds a rich, caramel-like depth to the cake.
- Textural Contrast: The soft apple filling and crunchy crumble topping offer a satisfying contrast.
- Homemade Maple Glaze: The perfect finishing touch, adding sweetness and flavor.
- Versatile Dessert: Ideal for fall gatherings, Thanksgiving, or as a cozy treat.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/2 cup apple sauce
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup eggnog or whole milk, room temperature
For the Apple Pie Filling:
- Follow the provided instructions (2 apples, butter, maple syrup, spices, sugars, water, cornstarch)
For the Crumb Topping:
- 1/4 cup oats
- 1/3 cup flour
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
For the Maple Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp milk
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the apple pie filling and set it aside to cool. Mix all ingredients for the crumb topping in a small bowl and set aside.
- For the cake, melt butter in a saucepan until it browns and smells caramelized. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Whisk together the brown butter, applesauce, brown sugar, maple syrup, Greek yogurt, and egg until smooth.
- Gently mix in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and milk until smooth. Pour the batter into a 9x9 inch pan lined with parchment paper.
- Evenly distribute the apple pie filling over the batter. Sprinkle with the crumb topping.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes. Let the cake cool for about 15 minutes.
- While the cake is cooling, stir together ingredients for the maple glaze.
- Remove the cake from the pan and drizzle with the maple glaze.
Serve this delightful Apple Pie Cake warm, and enjoy a slice of autumn with every bite! 🍏🍂🍰✨