More Apples Than Dough! Super Creamy Apple Pie Cake in Minutes

Craving a delicious apple pie but short on time? Look no further! This recipe for a Super Creamy Apple Pie Cake combines the best of both worlds: the rich, comforting flavors of a traditional apple pie with the quick, easy preparation of a cake. It’s perfect for when you want a dessert that feels homemade and indulgent but doesn’t require hours in the kitchen.

Ingredients

For the Apple Filling:

• 5 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

For the Creamy Cake Batter:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Topping:

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Apple Filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, lemon juice, and flour. Toss until the apples are evenly coated. Set aside.
3. Make the Creamy Cake Batter: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix the sour cream, milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
4. Assemble the Cake: Pour a small portion of the cake batter into the bottom of the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Layer half of the apple filling over the batter. Add the remaining cake batter on top of the apples, spreading it gently. Finally, top with the remaining apples.
5. Prepare the Topping: In a small bowl, combine the flour and sugar. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples.
6. Bake the Cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.

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Enjoy this delightful treat that packs more apple goodness than dough and offers a creamy, comforting experience with every bite. Perfect for a quick dessert fix or a special occasion!