Dutch Apple Cake
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You only need one apple for this Dutch Apple Cake. It is a quick and easy dessert to put together, and the perfect dessert for a chilly fall day.
John and I took advantage of the day and went on a walk. The weather was cool and a bit windy. By the time we got back, I was bitten by the baking bug and craving a baked apple dessert and had my sights set on this Dutch Apple Cake.
With just the two of us, sometimes the challenge is making something that doesn’t go to waste because it makes more than the two of us can eat. I remembered a recipe for Dutch Apple Cake that I wanted to try some time ago. One apple, and it is baked in an 8×8 pan so none of it would go to waste.
This cake is perfect when you want something that isn’t too filling. It isn’t overly sweet but is tender and delicious.
This cake is great served warm with a little cream or a dollop of ice cream. (I used ice cream for investigational purposes). This cake came out so moist, and the top was delicious with that little sugar crunch.
Dutch Apple Cake
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
at room temperature
- 6 ounces caster sugar superfine, plus 1/2 ounce extra for sprinkling
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 2 1/2 ounces milk
- 4 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 small or 1 large apples
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a 8x8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
- Using a hand held mixer, beat the eggs, 6 ounces sugar and vanilla extract in a large bowl until the mixture is thick. This will take about 5 minutes.
- Melt the butter and milk together in a saucepan. Drizzle the mixture over the egg mixture, stirring or beating on low continuously. Sift in the flour, cinnamon and baking powder, and fold carefully into the batter until no lumps remain. Pour the batter into the lined pan.
- Peel, core and thinly slice enough apple to line the top of the batter. Apples will sink and that's o.k. because they are supposed to. Sprinkle the remaining sugar over the top.
- Bake for 10 minutes and then reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Bake for an additional 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool the cake in the pan.
- Cut and serve with cream or ice cream.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.
There’s no shortage of cake recipes on Hostess At Heart. Another great cake perfect for fall is Upside-Down Peach Cake with Hot Rum Sauce!
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Apples always reminds me of fall, which is my favorite time of year.
This looks and sounds delicious. Sorry I’ve been out of the loop. Hope all went well with your surgery and recovery.
Thanks Patti! Rehab going well. Thanks for asking. This cake is a sole quick recipe. I liked it and others that have reported back have too.
I will update you soon…mmmm….
My Dutch apple cake is just out of the oven and it smells amazing. Waiting for my husband so that we can dig in.
I want pics!
The cake is sorry wasvery delicious Julie. Crisp top and airy moist inside with juicy soft apple pieces. And the flavor of cinnamon was amazing. My family didn’t wait for the pictures. However there is one slice left thankfully. I will picture that
The cake looks very delicious. I can almost whiff the apples . I’m hungry and I am going to bake this right now
This is just a beautiful little cake! I love the fact that it is a nice family size, and I have a friend who is Dutch by descent. I’ll have to make it for them!
Thank you! I love cooking and baking for loved ones. I think us kitchen types all have that in common?
I think so! And if they aren’t making little happy noises, I get worried!!
This cake looks so delicious and moist Julie. I hope you are doing well now.
Thank you! I am mending well and getting out now. Thank you for stopping by!
Perfectly textured cake 🙂 And I agree, a scoop of ice cream will be more than welcome 😉
One of my favourite cakes Julie! Served hot with vanilla ice-cream! Yummy. Hope your recuperation is going well!
Thank you! Ice Cream of course. I am coming along very well. Start therapy this week and am looking forward to it.
I’m absolutely ready for any kind of apple cake Julie! Thanks a lot for being at the FF!
Thank you so much for co-hosting! I know it is a big job and it is a great group of bloggers!
Hi Julie – i love the sound of this apple cake – one of those quick to put together with things you have in the pantry. kinda cakes! And the size is just perfect too. Thanks so much for bringing this to the table – Happy Fiesta Friday x
Thank you Selma for co-hosting this party!
I appreciate having smaller desserts to make, so I am not tempted to eat too much, even though I am sure it freezes good. Apples are a favorite fruit to use in baking or making savory dishes – never made an apple cake before!
I think my go to is always apples. I’ve been on a lemon kick lately though. Thanks Judi!
I love when a recipe comes together using things already at hand and this dutch apple pie sounds perfect! 🙂
I agree Justine! Thanks for stopping by!
Love this recipe, sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing. Happy FF! 🙂
Thank you! Hope you had a great weekend!
This looks great! I have been thinking about making an apple cake recently myself and this looks lovely and easy, always a bonus. Apples are so tasty in baking!
Thank you Caroline! Very easy and delicious. Two of my favorite characteristics of a recipe. 🙂