Description
Jamie Oliver’s Apple Pie Cake is a delightful fusion of classic apple pie flavors and moist, tender cake. Featuring a spiced apple layer topped with a buttery crumble, this baked dessert combines ease and elegance, perfect for family gatherings or cozy afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Batter
- 1 box (425g) yellow cake mix
- 1½ cups (360ml) water
- ⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
Apple Layer
- 6 apples, peeled and sliced
- 3 tbsp (45g) brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
Crumble Topping
- ¾ cup (95g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100g) brown sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (115g) cold butter, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan thoroughly to prevent sticking and ensure even baking throughout the process.
- Make the Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Beat the ingredients together until the batter is smooth and homogenous. Pour this batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, creating a base layer for the cake.
- Prepare the Apple Layer: In a separate bowl, toss the peeled and sliced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice until every slice is well coated. Spread this apple mixture evenly over the cake batter, layering the spiced fruit for balanced flavor.
- Make the Crumble Topping: Combine the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add the cold, cubed butter and cut it into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle this crumble topping evenly over the apples, adding a crunchy, buttery finish.
- Bake: Place the prepared pan into the preheated oven. Bake for 35 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake portion comes out clean and the crumble topping is golden and crisp.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan. For an elegant serving touch, dust the top with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Be sure to use cold butter for the crumble topping to achieve a crisp texture.
- Adjust baking time based on your oven; start checking at 35 minutes.
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced sweet and tangy flavor.
- This cake can be served warm with ice cream or cold as a dessert.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
