This delicious caramelized apple cake is soft, moist, and full of buttery apple flavor. The apples are gently caramelized with sugar before being covered with a simple vanilla cake batter, creating a beautiful golden topping and a wonderfully comforting dessert.
Perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, or a simple homemade dessert!
📝 Ingredients
For the Caramelized Apples
- 50 g butter
- 20 ml sunflower oil
- 50 g white sugar
- 3 Golden apples
For the Cake Batter
- 2 medium eggs
- 75 g white sugar
- 60 ml milk
- ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
- 120 g wheat flour
- 6 g baking powder
👩🍳 How to Make Caramelized Apple Cake
1. Prepare the Apples
Peel the apples and cut them into thin slices or small wedges.
Melt the butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the sunflower oil and sugar, then stir gently until the sugar begins to caramelize.
Add the apple slices and cook for a few minutes, stirring carefully, until they become tender and coated in the caramelized mixture.
2. Prepare the Batter
In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until light and well combined.
Add the milk and vanilla extract, then mix again.
Gradually add the flour and baking powder. Stir until you have a smooth, lump-free batter.
3. Assemble
Arrange the caramelized apples evenly in the bottom of a greased baking pan.
Pour the cake batter over the apples and gently spread it into an even layer.
4. Bake
Bake in a preheated oven until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool slightly before carefully turning it onto a serving plate so the caramelized apples are on top.
🍎 Serving Suggestion
Serve this cake slightly warm with a cup of coffee or tea. For an extra-special treat, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a little whipped cream.
💡 Tips
- Use firm, sweet-tart apples that hold their shape during cooking.
- Don’t let the caramel become too dark, as it can turn bitter.
- Let the cake rest for a few minutes before turning it out of the pan.
- Be careful when handling the hot caramel.