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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Such a simple and flavorful dutch apple cake. I bet its amazing. I want a slice with a hot cup of tea <3
I’ll put the tea on Kelsey! Thanks for stopping by!
Wow lovely, unbeatable texture, drooling.
Thank you so much! Happy you stopped by!
My pleasure.
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Yum, anything with apples.
I agree! They warm me up in the fall and are delightfully crispy in the spring.
This looks delicious! It looks fluffy and inviting with the goodness of apples!
Thank you! I like so many apple desserts.
This looks divine. I’ve had apple-y things but nothing of this caliber. I am drooling basically.
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Thank you Carmen! So happy that you stopped by!
Looks yummy Julie, I love anything with apples! Will give it a try!
Me too! Thank you for coming by!
Delicious looking cake, Julie…I love the ease of the recipe as well!
You are correct Nancy! Quick and easy. Thanks for stopping by!
This sounds amazing…
Thank you Jewels!
Love this cake Julie! Looks so fluffy!!
Thank you! It is so easy and yummy.
I like the proportions of the recipe. While my family would eat the whole thing in one meal, I would not have to worry about those pesky leftovers calling my name. Of course, apple cake for breakfast would be rather delicious ..
Thank you so much for your lovely comments. It could certainly be eaten any time. My husband would gladly have it all to himself.
Gorgeous Julie, love the size of this too, I always worry about making a large cake and fear that I’d eat it all myself. Also love anything with apples in it, so definitely a winner :). Thought about you and wondering how you’ve made out with the Doc’s visit? Shoot me an email if time permits, would love to hear how it went.
Thank you Loretta! Update on it’s way.
I made this fast and easy cake yesterday and it came out so delicious!! I also added chopped apples to the batter and added cinnamon and cloves.
Thank you so much! I am very pleased that you enjoyed it! I love the addition of chopped apples cinnamon and cloves and will note to try that next time!
I like the simplicity of this Dutch apple cake, Julie 🙂
Thank you! Easy, quick and delicious is definitely a winner any time for me.
Wow this cake sounds delicious. … loveee it..
Thank you Chitra! I appreciate you stopping by!
Tc Julie.. Cake looks delicious
Thank you so much for stopping by!
Get well soon Julie. Thanks for sharing this cake with us while you recuperate 🙂
Thank you Jess!
This Dutch Apple cake looks so delish! So perfect for spring!
Thank you Andrea! Hope all is well with you. Thank you so much for stopping buy.
This is brilliant Julie! I might have to come back to your recipe soon ❤️
Thank you Sonal! It is so easy to make and makes only an 8×8 so it was perfect for my hubby and I.
Looks delicious! I love a good apple cake!
Thank you Leah! So happy that you stopped by!
That looks really good! I bet it’s wonderful straight out of the oven!
Thank you Alissa! It is easy peasy too!
Yum! I love apple cake! I would love to do a post on it, but its a family secret. I’ll have to just live through yours!
Kari
www.sweetteasweetie.com
Family secret? Must be delicious! I sure wish I had some of those recipes that disappeared once my grandmother passed.
I’ve heard of apple pie, but never apple cake. I bet this is delicious!!
I love apple pie! This cake is very quick and easy but I wouldn’t turn down the pie anytime. Thank you.
Whenever baking bug bites u followed by ur yummy post, craving bug bites me here.Looks delicious !
I agree! Thanks for stopping by!
Hope you are doing well, Julie! I just pinned this to my “Sweet Tooth” Board on Pinterest. Yum!
Thank you Debbie! Back to the Dr today. Hoping to bet more mobile!
Best wishes!
That is so easy! It looks fluffy and moist and crunchy on top… Yummy! I love the red plate.
Thanks Ana! The cake was very easy. This little plate came in a gift basket we received. I always wondered what I was going to do with just one little plate but I have found a lot of uses for it. Have a great day!
Thank you, Julie. Same to you! 🙂