Dutch Apple Cake
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with this Dutch Apple Cake recipe, a classic dessert that’s as stunning as it is delicious. Featuring a buttery, tender cake base topped with a beautifully arranged layer of cinnamon-spiced apples, this treat combines simplicity with rustic elegance. The secret to its rich flavor lies in the caramel-like topping created by brown sugar and lemon juice-infused apples, which bake to perfection in the oven. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this easy-to-make cake is ideal for afternoon coffee breaks, cozy family gatherings, or holiday celebrations. Serve it warm or at room temperature, dusted with powdered sugar or paired with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for the ultimate indulgence. Perfectly soft, fragrant, and brimming with apple-cinnamon goodness, this Dutch Apple Cake will quickly become a favorite in your dessert repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams All-purpose flour
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 150 grams Unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 3 tablespoons Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 medium Apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan.
In a separate bowl, toss the sliced apples with the lemon juice, cinnamon, and brown sugar until evenly coated.
Arrange the apple slices on top of the batter in an overlapping circular pattern, covering the entire surface.
Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then gently transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve the Dutch Apple Cake warm or at room temperature. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or serve with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2833 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.9 g | 173% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.1 g | 406% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 704 mg | 235% | |
| Sodium | 1681 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 382.1 g | 139% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 207.9 g | ||
| Protein | 37.2 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 235 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 902 mg | 19% | |
*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.
