Sour Cream Apple Squares
Sink your teeth into the autumnal bliss of Sour Cream Apple Squares, a dessert that combines tender, cinnamon-spiced apples with a rich, buttery cake base. This easy-to-make recipe is elevated by the addition of tangy sour cream, which keeps the texture irresistibly moist and fluffy. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a few pantry staples, these apple squares are perfect for satisfying sweet cravings or impressing at potlucks. Each bite is a harmonious blend of warm spices, tender apple chunks, and a decadent crumb, with the option to finish it off with a dusting of powdered sugar for extra charm. Whether served fresh from the oven or at room temperature, this crowd-pleaser delivers comforting fall flavors worth savoring.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 2 cups apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
Add the sour cream to the wet mixture and mix until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the chopped apples using a spatula until evenly distributed.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the apple squares cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 15 minutes.
Optional: Dust the top with powdered sugar before cutting into squares and serving.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3537 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.2 g | 169% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.5 g | 398% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 688 mg | 229% | |
| Sodium | 2529 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 567.3 g | 206% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 361.4 g | ||
| Protein | 43.0 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 401 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 1010 mg | 22% | |
*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.
