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Apple Pie Cake with Apple Pie Filling and Crumble Topping

Bringing everyone's fall favorite apple pie in cake form. This delicious moist apple pie cake is an absolute treat. The apple pie filling is flavored with warm spices of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg in a smooth creamy cream-cheese based cake batter with a buttery crumble topping that bakes to a crisp.

This delicious moist apple pie cake is an absolute treat in fall with juicy apple pie filling flavored with exotic spices of cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg baked in a smooth cream cheese cake batter. Then topped with crumble topping for that ultimate crisp
Apple Pie Cake with Apple Pie Filling and Crumble Topping

How has this week been treating you all? It's been a nice cool week for us here. Not to warm in the day and pleasantly cool in the evening. Been enjoying my evening walks now in the afternoons at 3 instead of 7 pm. Feels really nice to go out at this time in the afternoon.

This week was my mom in laws second death anniversary and my father in law requested me to make a simple cake for the guest. I could not think of anything other than this apple pie cake which was her favorite.

The last time I made it was four years ago and she loved it so much she took the recipe from me so she could make it for her next get together with friends. I hadn't made it since then until this week. It was the same recipe and everybody loved it so much that it brought back memories of my mother in laws apple pie cake. I made me so happy.

It's amazing the connection we have with food when we feel vulnerable. You know that feeling when you feeling very emotional and need something comforting. The spices in this apple pie cake do actually help you feel all warm and cozy on the inside.  The warmth of the ginger cinnamon and nutmeg really do make a huge difference in making you feel warm inside.

This delicious moist apple pie cake is an absolute treat in fall with juicy apple pie filling flavored with exotic spices of cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg baked in a smooth cream cheesecake batter. Then topped with crumble topping for that ultimate crisp.
Apple Pie Cake with Apple Pie Filling and Crumble Topping

About this Apple Pie Cake

The cake recipe is really simple, easy and effortless. You do not even need any special equipment like cake mixers and stuff. A simple bowl, whisk and spatula is a good start.  The mixing takes no more than 10 minutes but baking takes about an hour and is well worth the wait. The aroma when this cake is baking is out of this world!! I had my neighbor ask me the next day 'what did you bake? the whole neighborhood was smelling of apple pie. Yup! It does smell like apple pie and you will love it.

This delicious moist apple pie cake is an absolute treat in fall with juicy apple pie filling flavored with exotic spices of cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg baked in a smooth cream cheese cake batter. Then topped with crumble topping for that ultimate crisp.
Apple Pie Cake with Apple Pie Filling and Crumble Topping

Ingredients and substitutes

  • Apples - Today I used what I had at home. I had two gala apples, one granny smith, and two honey crisp. Ideally, I like to use a mix of apples. The granny smith is tart which helps offset some of the sugar but it also holds its shapes well which means you get pieces of apple that haven't disappeared in the cake.  The honey crisp and gala soften and add moisture, sweetness, and texture to the cake.
    Honestly, no matter what apples I use this cake always turns out delicious.
  • Cream Cheese - This is the secret to keeping this cake moist. The cream cheese not only adds a nice flavor but also makes the cake creamy and light.
  • Spices - Is there anything better than the combination of apples and cinnamon? I think not!! Nutmeg and ground ginger add a good zing too. If you prefer you can use pumpkin spice or gingerbread spice as an alternate. And if you ever have garam masala on hand.... try it!! The bend of spices in garam masala are truly warm and wonderful in fall.
  • Crumble Topping- Well you can omit the crumble topping but seriously don't !! It adds that extra edge to the apple pie filling on top and absorbs all the extra juices too!
This delicious moist apple pie cake is an absolute treat in fall with juicy apple pie filling flavored with exotic spices of cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg baked in a smooth cream cheese cake batter. Then topped with crumble topping for that ultimate crisp.
Apple Pie Cake with Apple Pie Filling and Crumble Topping
This delicious moist apple pie cake is an absolute treat in fall with juicy apple pie filling flavored with exotic spices of cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg baked in a smooth cream cheese cake batter. Then topped with crumble topping for that ultimate crisp.
Apple Pie Cake with Apple Pie Filling and Crumble Topping

How to make a moist apple pie cake (Pin/Save) 

Apple pie filling

  • Peel core and chop the apple into small pieces.
  • Place in a bowl; add brown sugar, cornstarch, and spices. Set aside

Crumble

  • Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl
  • Crumble with your fingertips or a pastry blender till you reach breadcrumb consistency.
  • Keep chilled in the fridge while you make the cake.

Cake

  • Preheat oven at 170 C / 340 F
  • Grease and flour well a 10-inch ring pan or 10-inch round baking pan (at least 3-inch tall)
  • Add baking powder, soda, salt and spices to the flour - mix or sift - set aside.
  • In a large bowl - cream butter and cream cheese
  • Add brown sugar and continue to cream until light and fluffy.
  • Mix in eggs one at a time
  • Followed by the flour mix and buttermilk in three additions
  • Lastly, add the vanilla extract

Bake

  • Pour half the batter into the prepared baking pan
  • Followed by half the apple pie filling as shown in the video
  • Pour remaining batter over the pie filling
  • Followed with the remaining apple pie filling
  • Generously sprinkle the crumble topping
  • Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.

Garnish

  • When baked cool in the pan for ten minutes
  • Remove from the pan and cool completely
  • Dust with confectioners sugar before serving
This delicious moist apple pie cake is an absolute treat in fall with juicy apple pie filling flavored with exotic spices of cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg baked in a smooth cream cheese cake batter. Then topped with crumble topping for that ultimate crisp.

Moist Apple Pie Cake with Crumble Topping

Author: Veena Azmanov
4.86 from 34 votes
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Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 1 hr
Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
Calories: 244kcal
Adjust Servings Here: 32 servings

Description

This delicious moist apple pie cake is an absolute treat in fall with juicy apple pie filling flavored with exotic spices of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg baked in a smooth creamy cheesecake batter. Then topped with a crumble topping for that ultimate crisp.
ADJUST SERVINGS HERE - 32 servings

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 1 stick (113 g) Unsalted butter (4 oz), room temperature
  • 6 oz (170 g) Cream cheese
  • 1 1/2 cup (330 g) Brown sugar
  • 4 Eggs large
  • 3 1/2 cups (440 g) All purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 1/4 cup (290 ml) Buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla
  • 1 tsp Ground ginger
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon powder
  • 1/2 tsp Nutmeg powder

For the Apple Pie Filling

  • 5 Apples large
  • 1/2 cup (110 g) Brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon powder
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg powder
  • 1/2 tsp Ground ginger

For the Crumble Topping

  • 1/2 cup (60 g) All purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp Chilled butter into cubes
  • 2 tbsp Sugar

Instructions

Apple pie filling

  • Peel core and chop the apple into small pieces.
  • Place in a bowl; add brown sugar, cornstarch, and spices. Set aside

Crumble

  • Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl
  • Crumble with your fingertips or a pastry blender till you reach breadcrumb consistency.
  • Keep chilled in the fridge while you make the cake.

Cake

  • Preheat oven at 170 C / 340 F
  • Grease and flour well a 10-inch ring pan or 10-inch round baking pan (at least 3-inch tall)
  • Add baking powder, soda, salt and spices to the flour - mix or sift - set aside.
  • In a large bowl - cream butter and cream cheese
  • Add brown sugar and continue to cream until light and fluffy.
  • Mix in eggs one at a time
  • Followed by the flour mix and buttermilk in three additions
  • Lastly, add the vanilla extract

Bake

  • Pour half the batter into the prepared baking pan
  • Followed by half the apple pie filling as shown in the video
  • Pour remaining batter over the pie filling
  • Followed with the remaining apple pie filling
  • Generously sprinkle the crumble topping
  • Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.

Garnish

  • When baked cool in the pan for ten minutes
  • Remove from the pan and cool completely
  • Dust with confectioners sugar before serving

Equipment

Ring Pan 8-inch
Kitchen Scale
Meas Cups and Spoons
Stand Mixer
Nutrition Information
Calories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 154mgPotassium: 173mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 295IUVitamin C: 1.7mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1.3mg

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Frequently asked questions

How long will this apple pie cake keep?

This cake wrapped well will keep at room temperature for two days. You can keep it in the fridge for about 3 to 4 days. This cake does freeze well if you wrap it in a ziplock bag and then in an airtight container. Thaw in the fridge overnight not on the counter.

What apples can I use for this apple pie cake?

Ideally, I love to use a mix of apples so I can take advantage of the different textures. Having said that, I make these with any apples I have on hand and it always turns out delicious.

Can I omit the crumble topping?

Yes, you can omit the crumble topping if you do not prefer the crisp buttery crust on top.

Can I double the apple pie filling for this apple pie cake?

Perhaps not. You can add one more apple. Too much filling will give you a very soggy dense cake. This filling is just right and gives a nice light and fluffy cake.

I don't have a ring pan. What other pans can I use for this apple pie cake?

If you don't have a ring pan
Use an 8-inch bundt cake pan and make an apple pie bundt cake.
You can also pour in into a 13 x 4-inch loaf pan to make an apple pie loaf cake.
And you can also use an 8 inch round cake pan to make an apple pie cake.

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Veena is the author of three blogs - Veena Azmanov, Cake Decorating Tutorials, and East Indian Recipes.
She writes about cooking, baking, desserts, and cake decorating. Being a professional cake decorator and food blogger for over ten years she has been featured in many online magazines and publications around the world. On her blogs, you will find delicious, easy and practical recipes often with instructional videos and tutorials for the home cook.

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  1. Shobha sawant

    Love all your cake receipes thanks veena for sharing😍

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    • Veena Azmanov

      Thank you

      Reply

  2. Sylvie

    Oh my goodness, this cake looks like a piece of winter heaven! I love the use of apples inside the cake and the crumble topping is the perfect way to bring some crunchiness. Can't wait to try it!

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    • Veena Azmanov

      Thanks, Sylvie.

      Reply

  3. Farah

    I love a good apple bundt. It looks so moist and delicious and homey. Thanks for the recipe Veena!

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    • Veena Azmanov

      Thanks, Farah.

      Reply

  4. Adrianne

    The crumble topping on the top of this cake is perfect! My mouth is watering just looking at the pictures and I wish I had a slice for after dinner tonight. Cheers!

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    • Veena Azmanov

      Thanks, Adrianne. This is so easy to make.

      Reply

  5. Natalie

    This apple pie cake looks so delicious and moist - perfect for Rosh Hashana!

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    • Veena Azmanov

      Thank you, Natalie

      Reply

  6. Patty

    I am all about crumble topping! This is an amazing recipe - it's so moist and SO good as a breakfast with coffee ot a mid-afternoon snack with tea. It is delicious!

    Reply

    • Veena Azmanov

      Thank you so much, Patty. So happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for coming back to write this feedback

      Reply

  7. Sue

    Can you bake in bread pans?

    Reply

    • Veena Azmanov

      Yes, you can Sue. It will be a small surface so less crumble topping. And you will need two loaf pans. Thanks

      Reply

  8. L. Keeney

    HI,
    Can you give me US measurements for the cream cheese, flour, and apples (cups)? Thank you!

    Reply

    • Veena Azmanov

      hey Keeney. The US measurements are also there. If you switch between Metrics and US customary - the US customary has the US measurements. You can even change the amount servings and personalize the recipe. Let me know if it works.

      Reply

      • L. Keeney

        I was able to switch over the measurements, thank you! One last question; recipe calls for 5 large apples, about how many cups is that? My apple tree produces apples that are slightly smaller than the large ones you find in the grocery. Would 1 of your large apples equal about 1 cup?

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        • Veena Azmanov

          Hey Lisa. I would think 5 cups would be a good measure. I usually use medium-large apples and that comes to about 1 cup each apple. Hope this helps.

          Reply

    • Purvi Rasania

      Thanks for sharing this amazing rcp. But what can we substitute for the eggs and the cream cheese?

      Reply

  9. Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours

    This looks delicious. I love a good fruity cake and the crumb topping makes it really special!

    Reply

    • Veena Azmanov

      Thanks Helen- I love cakes with fruits too.

      Reply

  10. Sues

    This looks like perfection!! But it might be a little dangerous to leave me alone with it 🙂

    Reply

    • Veena Azmanov

      I know what you mean Sues. I'm often afraid of that too!

      Reply

  11. Christine

    This cake is GORGEOUS! Love it. So perfect for the holidays! 🙂

    Reply

    • Veena Azmanov

      Thank you Christine

      Reply

  12. Kathryn @ FoodieGirlChicago

    What a lovely cake! I love the crumble topping. I need to try this recipe soon!

    Reply

    • Veena Azmanov

      Thank you Kathryn. The crumble is my favorite part too!

      Reply

  13. Anne Murphy

    What a lovely family story! Isn't it wonderful the way a food can just remind us of a person we love.

    And now you have me intrigued - I will have to try garam masala with apples. I love stretching my notion of what goes with what!

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    • Veena Azmanov

      Absolutely Anne. Always a great feeling when you have family and food connected. Oh garam masala works great in cookies and desserts.

      Reply

  14. Amanda Mason

    I LOVE pie cakes!! And this one looks so delish! Perfect for the holiday season where I allow myself to eat whatever I want! LOL! Thanks for a fabulous recipe!

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    • Veena Azmanov

      Me too Amanda. I love the holidays as I get to indulge a bit more than usual. Ha!!

      Reply

  15. tina

    This cake is a great way to create lasting memories for my family, looks amazing! Saving this:)

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    • Veena Azmanov

      Thank Tina. I do hope you try it. Let me know what you think. Thanks

      Reply

  16. Prasanna Hede

    This cake sounds so amazing! specially crumble topping,yum yum! I can eat this all day!

    Reply

    • Veena Azmanov

      Me too Prasanna. Thanks

      Reply

  17. Sera

    Hello, if I want to make this cake a day in advance, how should it be stored? Thank you!

    Reply

    • Veena Azmanov

      yes, Sara you can definitely make it a day in advance. Like most cakes just store it at room temperature, Cover to prevent it from drying and once cut warp in cling wrap to prevent it from drying out as well.

      Reply

  18. Arlene Mobley

    My mouth is watering! This looks so moist and delicious. Leave off the crumb topping no way. I can see myself eating this for breakfast with a cup of coffee.

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    • Veena Azmanov

      Absolutely Arlene. I love the crumb topping too. My favorite part.

      Reply

  19. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way

    I loved the story!! Yes, indeed food does evoke memories and most of the time they are sweet memories. I love my MIL too. She was a sweetheart! Your cake sounds delicious and the simple crumble topping is ideal on this cake. And apple pie spice is one of my favorites. You know, I've stopped wearing perfume because i've become very sensitive to smells. To me, most perfumes are too heavy. I like the natural scents and aromas of spices and food. Great recipe.

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    • Veena Azmanov

      Thank you Marisa. I have to be very careful with my perfumes too. I tend to get a headache with strong smells. Someone aroma of food never ever bothers me. This one smells heavenly.

      Reply

  20. Jenni

    This cake looks SO delicious! I bet it really is THE BEST! 🙂 Can't wait to try it!

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    • Veena Azmanov

      Thanks Jenni. It was absolutely delicious.

      Reply

  21. Ashima

    I am totally with you when you say it is amazing how we re connected to food emotionally! Food for me is so much more than just food or a way to satisfy hunger... I feel food is a way to bring everyone together and such a big gateway to memories!

    As always your cake recipes are amazing and I love the ease of making this!

    Thank you for sharing 🙂

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    • Veena Azmanov

      Thank you so much Ashima. Absolutely love how we are connected to food emotionally! Thanks for the lovely comment

      Reply

  22. Denise Wright

    I love that you don't have to drag out the big mixer for this cake. I love just about every cake but this looks perfect for fall and especially if you have company. Can't wait to give it a try. I think my father in law would love it!

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    • Veena Azmanov

      Yeah I'm lazy to use my mixer sometimes too!! Just all that washing gets to me. I hope he likes it.

      Reply

  23. Patti

    My mother had an apple cake recipe that was her favorite, too. It was very different than this, but it was very good, too. It's true how certain foods can connect you to your feelings. This cake sounds amazing, and I can't wait to try it. I'm enjoying the cooler days because I can do more baking. I look forward to trying this recipe.

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    • Veena Azmanov

      Thank you Patti. It really is amazing how we are emotionally connected to food.

      Reply

  24. Carrie @ Carrie's Home Cooking

    Oh how I wuld love a slice of this with my after dinner cup of tea! Apple anything is a winner in my book! Pinned.

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    • Veena Azmanov

      Yup... apple anything is a winner for me too ! I love apple desserts.

      Reply

  25. Dominique | Perchance to Cook

    OH wow, this apple pie cake looks so moist! And the crumble topping? That's the key to my heart. I need to make this cake this Fall!

    Reply

    • Veena Azmanov

      I love crumble topping to! In fact I always make extra than the recipe calls for.

      Reply

  26. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy

    Loving the sounds of this wonderful cake. That topping is so delicious. I would eat this for breakfast...in fact this would make a wonderful brunch item for the weekend. Easy no fuss baking wins for me.

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    • Veena Azmanov

      Absolutely Gloria. I love apple pie for breakfast too so this would be perfect as well. Waking up to the aroma of apples and spices..would be heavenly.

      Reply
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