This Apple Pie Cake is the ultimate fusion of two beloved classics: tender spice cake layered with cinnamon-sugar apples and topped with a buttery crumb topping. Baked in a single pan and finished with a light glaze, it’s everything you love about apple pie—without the fuss of rolling dough or lattice crusts.
Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon treat with coffee.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- 🍎 All the warmth of apple pie—in easy cake form!
- ⏱️ 20 minutes prep, then bake
- 💛 One bowl + one pan = easy cleanup
- 💸 Costs under $8—feeds 9–12 generously
- 🌾 Naturally nut-free & easily gluten-free
Ingredients You’ll Need
(9x13-inch baking dish)
For the Cake:
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (or 1:1 GF blend)
- 1½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup (180ml) milk
- ½ cup (1 stick / 115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups (450g) peeled & diced apples (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Fuji)
For the Crumb Topping:
