Description
Jamie Oliver’s Apple Pie Cake is a delightful fusion of classic apple pie flavors and moist yellow cake. This recipe layers a smooth cake batter with cinnamon-spiced apples and a buttery crumble topping, baked to golden perfection. It’s an easy-to-make dessert that captures the warmth and comfort of homemade apple pie in cake form, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Batter
- 1 box (425g) yellow cake mix
- 1½ cups (360ml) water
- â…“ 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 with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking and to promote even baking.
- Make the Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Beat the mixture until it becomes smooth and homogenous. Pour this batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly.
- Prepare the Apple Layer: In a separate bowl, toss the peeled and sliced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice, ensuring all slices are nicely coated. Spread this apple mixture evenly over the cake batter in the pan.
- Make the Crumble Topping: In another bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry blender or your fingertips to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle this crumble topping evenly over the apples layer.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 60 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the cake portion; it should come out clean. The top should be golden and crisp when done.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan. Optionally, dust the top with powdered sugar before slicing and serving for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice contrast with the sweetness of the cake and crumble.
- Make sure the butter is cold for the crumble topping, which ensures a crumbly texture.
- Letting the cake cool completely helps the layers to set, making it easier to slice.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for longer freshness.
- For added flavor, you may sprinkle chopped nuts like walnuts over the apple layer before adding the crumble topping.
