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Jamie Oliver–Inspired Apple Pie Cake (Easy & Cozy Dessert)

A cozy apple pie–inspired cake with tender apples, warm spices, and a soft buttery crumb.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British-Inspired, European
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Apple Cake Batter
  • 3 apples peeled and sliced
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.5 cup milk or yogurt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp lemon zest

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or whisk
  • Cake pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pan.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs, vanilla, and lemon zest, mixing well.
  4. Whisk dry ingredients and fold into wet mixture alternately with milk.
  5. Fold in apples, pour into pan, and top with reserved slices.
  6. Bake 40–45 minutes until golden and set.

Notes

Best served slightly warm with cream or custard.