Carolyn's Apple Pudding Cake

Discover the cozy, homespun charm of Carolyn's Apple Pudding Cake, a comforting dessert that blends the warm flavors of cinnamon-spiced apples with the magic of a self-saucing caramel pudding. This easy-to-make recipe begins with a moist, buttery cake base studded with tender chunks of fresh apples, then transforms into a luscious two-layer treat as boiling water and brown sugar create a gooey caramel sauce beneath. Perfect for fall or any time you're craving something nostalgic and satisfying, this dessert bakes up golden and fragrant in just under an hour. Serve it warm, topped with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of powdered sugar for the ultimate cozy dessert experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter (melted)
• 0.75 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
• 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 1.25 cups boiling water
• 0 optional: powdered sugar or whipped cream for serving

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch (23x23 cm) baking dish and set it aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

Step 3

Add the melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, ensuring no large lumps remain.

Step 4

Fold in the diced apples, then pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 5

Sprinkle the packed brown sugar evenly over the batter in the dish.

Step 6

Carefully pour the boiling water over the entire surface of the batter. Do not stir—it will look unusual, but this step is crucial to creating the pudding-like texture.

Step 7

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set, and the cake springs back when lightly pressed.

Step 8

Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes. The bottom will have a soft, caramel-like layer, while the top will be cake-like.

Step 9

Serve warm, optionally dusted with powdered sugar or topped with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1679.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3549.7

Total Fat 104.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 64.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 280.3mg	0%
Sodium 1781.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 649.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.0g	0%
Total Sugars 488.5g
Protein 27.3g	0%

Vitamin D 80.5IU	0%
Calcium 524.8mg	0%
Iron 10.7mg	0%
Potassium 1305.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.8%

Protein: 3.0%

Carbs: 71.2%