Gooey Apple Cake
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of autumn with this Gooey Apple Cake, a luscious dessert featuring tender chunks of fresh apples enveloped in a moist, cinnamon-spiced cake. This easy-to-make treat comes together with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and melted butter, creating a perfectly gooey texture that will melt in your mouth. Each bite is bursting with sweet, caramelized apples balanced by the subtle brightness of a hint of lemon juice. Finished with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, this cake is ideal for cozy family gatherings or festive celebrations. Serve it warm, paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, to transform this simple yet elegant dessert into a show-stopping centerpiece. Perfect for fall baking, this crowd-pleaser will quickly become your go-to apple dessert recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar (packed)
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups Apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth and incorporated.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter will be thick.
Toss the diced apples with the lemon juice in a small bowl to prevent browning. Gently fold the apples into the batter until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs clinging to it. Avoid overbaking to maintain the gooey texture.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cake has cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar for decoration. Slice into squares and serve as is, or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3164 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 108.1 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.3 g | 322% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 630 mg | 210% | |
| Sodium | 2045 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 532.9 g | 194% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 371.8 g | ||
| Protein | 33.7 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 268 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 977 mg | 21% | |
*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.
