Autumnal Apple Pie Cake with Brown Butter and Maple Glaze

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:

1. 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.
2. For the cake, melt butter in a saucepan until it browns and smells caramelized. Remove from heat and let cool.
3. Whisk together the brown butter, applesauce, brown sugar, maple syrup, Greek yogurt, and egg until smooth.
4. Gently mix in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and milk until smooth. Pour the batter into a 9×9 inch pan lined with parchment paper.
5. Evenly distribute the apple pie filling over the batter. Sprinkle with the crumb topping.
6. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Let the cake cool for about 15 minutes.
7. While the cake is cooling, stir together ingredients for the maple glaze.
8. 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! 🍏🍂🍰✨