Gooey Apple Cake

Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of autumn with this Gooey Apple Cake, a luscious dessert featuring tender chunks of fresh apples enveloped in a moist, cinnamon-spiced cake. This easy-to-make treat comes together with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and melted butter, creating a perfectly gooey texture that will melt in your mouth. Each bite is bursting with sweet, caramelized apples balanced by the subtle brightness of a hint of lemon juice. Finished with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, this cake is ideal for cozy family gatherings or festive celebrations. Serve it warm, paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, to transform this simple yet elegant dessert into a show-stopping centerpiece. Perfect for fall baking, this crowd-pleaser will quickly become your go-to apple dessert recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

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
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar (packed)
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
• 2 cups Apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth and incorporated.

Step 4

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter will be thick.

Step 5

Toss the diced apples with the lemon juice in a small bowl to prevent browning. Gently fold the apples into the batter until evenly distributed.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs clinging to it. Avoid overbaking to maintain the gooey texture.

Step 8

Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Once the cake has cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar for decoration. Slice into squares and serve as is, or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1157 grams (1157.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3164

Total Fat 108.10g	139%
Saturated Fat 64.30g	322%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 630mg	210%
Sodium 2045mg	89%
Total Carbohydrate 532.90g	194%
Dietary Fiber 16.60g	59%
Total Sugars 371.80g
Protein 33.70g	67%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 268mg	21%
Iron 12mg	65%
Potassium 977mg	21%

*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: 30.0%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 65.8%