Apple Pie Cake is the best of two beloved desserts rolled into one comforting bake. It has the warm, spiced flavor of classic apple pie combined with the soft, tender crumb of a homemade cake. Moist, gently sweet, and filled with cinnamon-spiced apples, this dessert feels like fall in every bite—but it’s welcome any time of year.
This is the kind of cake that works for everything: family dinners, holidays, potlucks, or a cozy afternoon with coffee. Simple ingredients, familiar flavors, and a result that feels both nostalgic and generous.
Yield and Timing
This recipe serves 10–12 slices.
Prep time is 20 minutes, with 45–50 minutes of baking time.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 3 cups apples, peeled and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
Optional topping:
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
or - Simple glaze (½ cup powdered sugar + 1–2 tablespoons milk)
Preparation
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or a Bundt pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In a separate bowl, mix the oil (or melted butter), eggs, and vanilla extract. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. The batter will be thick.
Fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed.
Spread the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar or drizzling with glaze if desired.
Serving Suggestions
Serve Apple Pie Cake warm or at room temperature. It’s wonderful on its own, but even better with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. A cup of coffee or tea makes it perfect for dessert or an afternoon treat.
Storage
Store the cake covered at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 4 days. It stays moist and flavorful and reheats beautifully.
Why This Recipe Is a Favorite
Apple Pie Cake delivers everything people love about apple desserts—soft apples, warm spices, and comforting sweetness—without the fuss of making a pie crust. It’s easy, reliable, and deeply satisfying, making it a recipe you’ll reach for again and again when you want something familiar, cozy, and guaranteed to please.
Enjoy !!!
