Apple Cream Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of apples with a rich and creamy filling, all baked into a soft, tender cake. Perfect for fall or any time you crave a comforting slice of cake, this recipe is sure to become a favorite!
📋 Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 🍞 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 🍚 1 cup granulated sugar
- 🥚 2 large eggs
- 🥛 1/2 cup whole milk
- 🧈 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 🥄 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 🌶️ 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 🧂 1/2 tsp salt
- 🍏 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
For the Cream Filling:
- 🥛 1 cup heavy cream
- 🍯 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 🍋 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- 🍯 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 🌿 1 tsp ground cinnamon
📝 Directions:
- Preheat Oven: 🔥 Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round springform pan.
- Make the Cake Batter: 🍞 In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Assemble the Cake: 🍏 Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Arrange half of the apple slices over the batter. Pour the remaining batter over the apples, then layer the remaining apple slices on top.
- Make the Cream Filling: 🥛 In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Spread the cream mixture evenly over the top layer of apples.
- Add the Topping: 🍯 In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture over the top of the cake.
- Bake the Cake: 🍰 Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: ❄️ Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before releasing the springform. Serve warm or at room temperature.
🍽 Serve:
Enjoy your rich and creamy Apple Cream Cake, a perfect dessert for any occasion!
⏱ Preparation Time: 20 minutes
⏱ Cooking Time: 45-55 minutes
⏱ Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
🍽 Servings: 8-10 servings
🔥 Calories: 350 kcal per serving
💡 Notes:
- For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of nutmeg to the cinnamon-sugar topping.
- This cake is delicious on its own, but it also pairs wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Enjoy your comforting and delicious Apple Cream Cake! 🍏✨