Have you ever wanted the delicious flavor of apple pie in the form of a cake? Look no further than this delightful Apple-Pie Cake recipe!
Ingredients:
-1 stick unsalted butter
-1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
-1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
-1 large egg
-1/2 cup milk
-1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
-1 1/2 pounds tart apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
-1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
-Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Melt butter in a 10-inch ovenproof skillet over medium heat; set aside to cool slightly.
2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
3. Whisk 3/4 cup sugar, egg, milk, and vanilla in a separate bowl.
4. Whisk flour mixture into egg mixture until batter is smooth; pour over melted butter in skillet.
5. Toss apples with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon in a bowl; arrange on top of batter.
6. Transfer skillet to oven and bake until cake is golden brown and firm to the touch, about 55 minutes.
7. Let cool in skillet for 15 minutes before turning out onto a platter. Dust with confectioners’ sugar.
But wait, there’s more! Check out this delicious video recipe of a classic apple pie from Martha Stewart:
Ingredients:
-1 recipe Martha’s Perfect Pie Crust
-All-purpose flour, for surface
-10 cups thinly sliced, peeled assorted apples (1/4-inch thick; about 3 pounds total)
-3/4 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling on crust
-2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
-1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
-1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
-1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
-Coarse sanding sugar, for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees with rack in lower third.
2. Divide dough into two discs: one slightly larger than the other. Roll out larger disc to fit a 9-inch pie plate. Place dough in plate, leaving extra hanging over edge. Refrigerate while preparing filling and rolling out second disc.
3. On lightly floured surface, roll out smaller disc into 1/8-inch-thick circle. Using fluted pastry wheel or paring knife, cut dough into 1/2-inch-wide strips. Place strips on baking sheet and refrigerator until ready to use.
4. In large bowl, toss together apples, sugar, butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Transfer to pie shell, packing tightly and mounding in center.
5. Arrange dough strips in lattice pattern over top of pie. Pinch edges of crust and lattice together to seal. Brush crust with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar, if desired.
6. Bake until crust is golden and juices are bubbling, about 1 hour 30 minutes. If crust browns too quickly, tent with foil. Let cool completely before serving.
Whether you go for the cake or the classic pie, you’re sure to satisfy your sweet tooth with these delicious, comforting desserts. Happy baking!
