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Jamie Oliver–Inspired Apple Pie Cake

A cozy apple pie cake with tender apples, warm spices, and a soft buttery crumb, inspired by rustic European baking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Autumn, European
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Apple Cake
  • 3 apples peeled, cored, sliced
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 eggs large
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar for topping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • 8-inch cake pan
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch cake pan.
  2. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. Whisk sugar, butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Combine dry and wet ingredients gently.
  5. Fold in half of the apple slices.
  6. Pour batter into pan and arrange remaining apples on top.
  7. Sprinkle with brown sugar and bake 45–50 minutes.
  8. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Best served warm with ice cream or custard.