The BEST Moist Apple Pie Cake with Crumble Topping

Name: Moist Apple Pie Cake with Crumble Topping
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 24 servings
Ingredients: 113 grams Unsalted butter (1 stick); 170 grams Cream cheese; 300 grams Brown sugar; 4 Eggs (large); 440 grams All purpose flour; 1 tbsp Baking powder; 1 tsp Baking soda; 1/2 tsp Salt; 320 ml Buttermilk; 1 tbsp Vanilla; 1 tsp Ground ginger; 1 tsp Cinnamon powder; 1/2 tsp Nutmeg powder; 5 Apples (large); 100 grams Brown sugar; 2 tbsp Cornstarch; 1/2 tsp Cinnamon powder; 1/4 tsp Nutmeg powder; 1/2 tsp Ground ginger; 55 grams All purpose flour; 2 tbsp Chilled butter into cubes; 2 tbsp Sugar

November 13, 2017 *Updated* November 19, 2019 By Veena Azmanov 54 Comments

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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.

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.

Let’s talk 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!

Useful Tips and Tools

I’ve used a Ring Pan but you can also use an 8″ round baking Pan
You will need a Mixing Bowl for the batter
and a Whisk to ensure everything is well combined & a Spatula does a great job of scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl
A Chopping board & a sharf Knifefor chopping the vegetables.

How to Make A Moist Apple Pie Cake with Apple Pie Filling and Crumble Topping – (Pin/Save)

For the Apple Pie Filling

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

For the Crumble

Place all ingredients in a bowl
Crumble with your hands till you reach breadcrumb consistency.
Keep chilled in the fridge.

For the Cake

Preheat oven at 170 C / 340 F
Grease and flour well an 8-inch ring pan or 8 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

Assemble Bake

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

Garnish

When baked cool in the pan for then minutes
Remove from the pan
Dust with confectioners sugar if desired.

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.

What else can I do with apples in season?

Plenty! try some of my delicious apple treats.
Apple Pie Hamentaschen
Pumpkin Spice Caramel Apple Dessert
Cinnamon Caramel Apple Tart
Pumpkin Spice Apple Cupcakes with Caramel
Apple Blueberry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Easy Apple Strudel with Filo Pastry
Apple Tarte Tatin
Rustic Apple Tart with Puff Pastry
Cinnamon Apple Mousse

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Moist Apple Pie Cake with Crumble Topping

Author: Veena Azmanov

4.84 from 31 votes

Print Pin Rate

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 1 hr

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Calories: 244kcal

Adjust Servings Here: 24 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.