Crowned Apple Cake
Delight in the irresistible charm of Crowned Apple Cake—a stunning dessert that combines tender, cinnamon-spiced cake with a golden, caramelized apple crown. This easy-to-make recipe features a moist batter infused with diced apples and a touch of vanilla, while a layer of thinly sliced apples is artfully arranged on top for a show-stopping presentation. Each bite delivers the perfect balance of sweetness and warmth, with a sprinkling of cinnamon-sugar and a drizzle of melted butter creating a luscious, bakery-style finish. Perfect for cozy gatherings or indulgent evenings, this apple cake is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. It’s an autumn-inspired masterpiece your guests won’t soon forget!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup Whole milk
- 2 large Apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (for topping)
- 1 large Apples, peeled, cored, and diced (for batter)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar (for topping)
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easier removal.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat the eggs into the butter-sugar mixture one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three batches, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
Fold the diced apple and lemon juice gently into the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Arrange the thinly sliced apple slices in a circular pattern on top of the cake batter, lightly overlapping to create a 'crowned' effect.
In a small bowl, mix the 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture over the apple slices, then drizzle the melted butter evenly on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3595 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 137.5 g | 176% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.5 g | 412% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 715 mg | 238% | |
| Sodium | 2340 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 560.1 g | 204% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 360.8 g | ||
| Protein | 45.4 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 495 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 1133 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
