Baked Apple Cake Dutch (Printable)

Warm Dutch-style apple cake with tender slices and aromatic spices, baked to golden perfection for a comforting morning treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Apples

01 - 3 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
02 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

→ Dry Ingredients

03 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

→ Wet Ingredients

09 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
11 - 2 large eggs
12 - 1 cup whole milk
13 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
14 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

→ Topping

15 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
16 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with lemon juice and set aside.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
04 - In another large bowl, whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until smooth. Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract, whisking until fully combined.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Fold prepared apples into batter. Pour batter into greased baking dish and spread evenly.
07 - In a small bowl, mix topping sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over batter.
08 - Bake for 40 minutes, or until cake is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
09 - Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of crème fraîche.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Offers the comforting taste of apple pancakes without the effort of flipping.
  • Features a blend of aromatic Dutch-inspired spices.
  • Easy to prepare in a single baking dish, perfect for feeding a group.
  • Vegetarian-friendly and easily adaptable for dairy-free diets.
02 -
  • Do not overmix the batter once the dry and wet ingredients are combined to maintain a tender crumb.
  • Use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith for the best contrast against the sweet, golden cake.
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