Crowned Apple Cake

Delight in the irresistible charm of Crowned Apple Cake—a stunning dessert that combines tender, cinnamon-spiced cake with a golden, caramelized apple crown. This easy-to-make recipe features a moist batter infused with diced apples and a touch of vanilla, while a layer of thinly sliced apples is artfully arranged on top for a show-stopping presentation. Each bite delivers the perfect balance of sweetness and warmth, with a sprinkling of cinnamon-sugar and a drizzle of melted butter creating a luscious, bakery-style finish. Perfect for cozy gatherings or indulgent evenings, this apple cake is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. It’s an autumn-inspired masterpiece your guests won’t soon forget!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Whole milk
• 2 large Apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (for topping)
• 1 large Apples, peeled, cored, and diced (for batter)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar (for topping)
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (for topping)
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted (for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easier removal.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Beat the eggs into the butter-sugar mixture one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three batches, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.

Step 6

Fold the diced apple and lemon juice gently into the batter.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 8

Arrange the thinly sliced apple slices in a circular pattern on top of the cake batter, lightly overlapping to create a 'crowned' effect.

Step 9

In a small bowl, mix the 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture over the apple slices, then drizzle the melted butter evenly on top.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 11

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 12

Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1240.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3595.4

Total Fat 137.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 82.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 715.2mg	0%
Sodium 2340.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 560.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.5g	0%
Total Sugars 360.8g
Protein 45.4g	0%

Vitamin D 162.5IU	0%
Calcium 495.2mg	0%
Iron 14.3mg	0%
Potassium 1132.6mg	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: 33.8%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 61.2%