Description
Experience the fusion of tradition and innovation with this utterly delicious Homemade Apple Pie Filling, layered in a delightful Apple Spice Cake, complete with a crunchy apple crisp topping. Perfect for autumn gatherings or a cozy afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 Cups (332g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 1 Cup (226g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 Cup (150g) packed brown sugar
- 1 1/4 Cups (250g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 1/2 Cups (600ml) unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large granny smith apples, peeled and diced
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 Cup (50g) packed brown sugar
- 1/4 Cup (50g) granulated white sugar
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 Cup (240ml) water
- 1/2 Cup (40g) old-fashioned oats
- 1 1/2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 Cup (50g) packed brown sugar
- 1 1/2 Cups (339g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 5 1/4 Cups (630g) powdered sugar
- 1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 Tbsp (45ml) whole milk, room temperature
- 1/4 tsp salt, or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Prepare your cake pans by greasing with cooking spray and lining with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients for the apple spice cake and set aside.
- Cream the butter using an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Beat in the brown and white sugars on medium speed for another 2 minutes, then mix in the vanilla and egg.
- Alternate adding the flour mixture and applesauce, starting and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter between prepared cake pans and bake for 36 to 42 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- For the apple pie filling, combine sugars, cornstarch, and spices in a saucepan with water. Bring to a boil.
- Add the diced apples and lemon juice, simmer until tender, then cool completely.
- For the crumble topping, mix all ingredients except butter. Add butter, mixing until pea-sized clusters form. Bake on a sheet for 10 minutes at 350ºF until golden brown.
- Once cakes are cooled, level layers. Pipe a circle of cinnamon-vanilla buttercream on the first cake layer, fill with apple pie filling, and repeat with other layers. Crumb coat the cake and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Finish decorating with buttercream and crumble topping. Garnish with apple slices if desired.
Notes
- For best results, ensure ingredients like butter and eggs are at room temperature.
- Granny Smith apples are recommended for their tartness, balancing the cake’s sweetness perfectly.
- Avoid overbaking to maintain cake moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: apple crisp cake, apple dessert, fall dessert, cozy apple cake, apple spice cake