Some desserts feel like home the moment you taste them—the kind that make you pause, breathe in, and realize you’re surrounded by memories. Apple Pie Cake is one of those desserts. It carries the cozy spirit of apple pie, wrapped in the tender simplicity of cake.

I first baked this on a chilly afternoon when I craved something that felt like a hug in dessert form. I didn’t want the fuss of making a pie, but I longed for that buttery, cinnamon-sweet comfort. The moment it came out of the oven, the house filled with the unmistakable aroma of apple pie—warm, spiced, and inviting.

Since then, this cake has become my go-to for any occasion. It’s quick enough for a weeknight, yet elegant enough for guests. Perfect for family dinners, weekend brunches, or holiday gatherings, it’s a dessert that blends nostalgia with ease.

If you love the soul of apple pie but want it in a simpler, quicker form, this cake is the answer. Tender cake meets cinnamon-kissed apples—a slice of comfort baked to perfection.

Apple Pie Cake

Ingredients

Cake

Apple Filling

Optional Topping

Instructions

Prepare the Apples

1. Peel and dice apples into small cubes.
2. Toss with brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Set aside.

Make the Cake Batter

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until smooth.
3. Add melted butter and vanilla, then stir in milk.
4. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Mix dry ingredients into wet until smooth.

Assemble

1. Pour half the batter into the prepared pan.
2. Spread apple mixture evenly over the batter.
3. Pour remaining batter on top and smooth with a spatula.

Bake

• Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool & Serve

• Let cool for 20 minutes.
• Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

✨ A cake that tastes like apple pie, but with half the effort—comfort baked into every slice.