Dutch Apple Cake with Hot Lemon Sauce

Indulge in the perfect balance of cozy and zesty with this Dutch Apple Cake with Hot Lemon Sauce. This dessert combines a moist, buttery cake studded with layers of warm cinnamon-spiced apples, baked to golden perfection. The star of the show is the luscious hot lemon sauce, made with fresh lemon juice, sugar, and butter, offering a tangy contrast to the sweetness of the cake. Easy to prepare in under an hour, this dessert is ideal for fall gatherings or whenever you’re craving comforting flavors with a citrusy twist. Serve it warm, draped in the silky lemon sauce, for a treat that will delight your family and guests alike.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.25 cups Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (softened)
• 2 Large eggs
• 0.75 cups Whole milk
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 3 medium Apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
• 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1.5 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 1 cup Water
• 0.5 cups Granulated sugar (for sauce)
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (for sauce)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or springform pan.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the softened butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat until smooth and uniform.

Step 4

Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.

Step 5

In a small bowl, toss the sliced apples with ground cinnamon and brown sugar until coated.

Step 6

Arrange the apple slices on top of the cake batter in a circular, overlapping pattern. Press them lightly into the batter.

Step 7

Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

While the cake is baking, prepare the hot lemon sauce. In a small saucepan, combine lemon juice, cornstarch, and water. Mix until smooth.

Step 9

Add the granulated sugar and butter to the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and begins to gently bubble.

Step 10

Remove the sauce from heat and set aside. Keep warm.

Step 11

Once the cake is done baking, allow it to cool for 10 minutes in the pan before removing it and transferring to a cooling rack.

Step 12

Slice the cake and serve warm or at room temperature, drizzled generously with the hot lemon sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1899.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3957.1

Total Fat 138.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 82.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 715.2mg	0%
Sodium 2330.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 658.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.3g	0%
Total Sugars 433.2g
Protein 45.9g	0%

Vitamin D 237.1IU	0%
Calcium 437.5mg	0%
Iron 14.3mg	0%
Potassium 1377.9mg	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: 30.7%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 64.8%