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    Home » Recipes » Sweet Recipes

    Apple Crisp Cake

    Oct 22, 2019 | by Jennifer | Last Updated: Jul 10, 2021

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    A lovely fresh apple cake, lightly sweet and topped with a classic oatmeal and brown sugar apple crisp topping.

    apple cake with crisp topping on cutting board

    I love a simple apple cake! And since I am overflowing with apples these days thanks to an apple picking trip and an obvious lack of self-restraint, I see a lot of apple cakes in my future :)

    This Apple Crisp Cake takes a simple fresh apple cake and tops it with the classic apple crisp oatmeal and brown sugar topping. Despite the sweet topping, this is not a super sweet apple cake. It's also packed full of fresh apples. There lots of cubed apples in the cake and on top, some thinly sliced apple, as well. It's a lovely cake to enjoy any time of day!

    Jump to:
    • What are the best apples to use in this apple cake?
    • Ingredient Notes: Tips and Substitution Suggestions
    • Cook's Notes
    • Storage and Freezing Notes
    • Recipe
    • More Apple Cake Recipes You Might Like ...
    • Comments, Questions and Reviews

    What are the best apples to use in this apple cake?

    For this cake, look for a sweet apple variety, such as Gala, Fuji, Golden Delicious or Honeycrisp. Sometimes a variety of apples makes for an interesting cake, too.

    I don't recommend Granny Smith apples, as they are both too tart and too hard, even after baking.

    Ingredient Notes: Tips and Substitution Suggestions

    Apples: As noted above, a sweet apple (or apples) is recommended for this one, as the cake itself is not super sweet. If the apples you happen to have on hand are not the sweetest, you might want to add a touch more sugar to the cake (a couple tablespoons or so).

    Oatmeal: The crisp oatmeal topping uses large-flake, old-fashioned rolled oats. You'll find them labeled as such in the stores. You could use quick-cooking oats, in a pinch, but it won't have the same texture.

    Cinnamon: I've added some flexibility in the amount of cinnamon to add to the oatmeal topping. Use 1/4 teaspoon for just a touch or increase to 1/2 teaspoon if you are feeling more cinnamon with your apple cake.

    apple cake with crisp topping on cutting board

    Cook's Notes

    I used a 9-inch springform pan here, which produces a 2-inch-ish high cake. You could use either an 8-inch springform (for a taller cake) or a 10-inch (for a thinner cake). Cooking time will vary, of course, so be sure to watch it closely and test regularly for doneness.

    Be sure to beat the eggs and sugar well. The recipe suggests 3 minutes and it's sometimes helpful to set a timer, just to be sure.

    Baking times will vary from oven to oven, the size of pan you used and also based on the colour of you springform pan! Darker pans will cook more quickly than lighter-coloured ones, as it absorbs oven heat more efficiently than a lighter pan. If you have a dark springform pan, you can mitigate this by reducing the oven temperature for baking by 25 degrees F.

    I always suggest that the first time you make a baking recipe, you start checking the it 10-15 minutes before the time specified in the recipe. You may not need to open the oven. You can usually just turn the light on and see how it is progressing. If it happens to look done-ish, go ahead and open the oven and test it with a tester. If it looks like it definitely isn't ready, simply let it continue cooking, as needed.

    Top Tip! To keep your apples from browning while you prepare your cake batter, place them in a bowl of water and a bit of lemon juice.

    Storage and Freezing Notes

    This cake is best in the first 24 hours of baking, as the cake will be most moist and the topping will be nice and crispy. The cake will keep well another day or so, although the topping may soften somewhat.

    This cake will freeze well, though the topping may be slightly softened after freezing and thawing.

    apple cake with crisp topping on cutting board

    Recipe

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    Apple Crisp Cake

    A lovely fresh apple cake, with a classic apple crisp oatmeal and brown sugar topping.
    Author: Jennifer
    5 stars from 6 ratings
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 50 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
    Course Dessert
    Servings 10 servings

    Ingredients
     

    For the Cake:

    • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
    • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
    • 1 tsp fine salt
    • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1/2 cup white sugar
    • 1/2 cup butter, melted
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 4 large apples, or 5 medium/6 small apples

    Oatmeal Crisp Topping:

    • 1/2 cup large-flake oatmeal
    • 3 Tbsp brown sugar
    • 1/4 - 1/2 tsp cinnamon
    • 1/4 cup butter, at room temperature
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with a round of parchment paper.
    • Melt the 1/2 cup of butter ane set aside to cool.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
    • Peel and core all 4 large apples. Cube 3 of the apples into 1/4-1/2-inch pieces and cut the 4th apple into thin slices. Set aside.
    • In a large bowl with an electric mixer or the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat together the eggs and sugar, beating until it's light and syrupy, about 3 minutes. With mixer on low, add the cooled, melted butter and the vanilla. Beat to combine. With mixer on low, spoon in the flour mixture and mix until well combined.
    • Remove bowl from mixer. Fold in the diced apple until they are coated with the batter.
    • Spoon batter into prepared springform pan and level top. Scatter sliced apples over the top and press slightly into the batter.
    • Prepare the crisp topping by stirring together the oatmeal, brown sugar and cinnamon. Add the room temperature butter and use your fingertips to pinch the mixture together, until it form crumbles.
    • Sprinkle on the crumble topping evenly over the top of the cake.
    • Bake in preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a tester inserted in the centre of the cake comes out clean.
    • Allow cake to cool in pan on a cooling rack for about 5 minutes, then run a knife around the edge and remove the outer ring of the springform pan. Allow to cool a bit longer, then run a knife under the parchment base and slide off the springform bake and onto a cooling rack. Gently remove the parchment from the bottom and discard. .
    • Serve warm or at room temperature, dusted with icing/confectioners' sugar.

    Notes

    Be sure to read the “Ingredient and Cook's Notes" (above the recipe card!), where I share more detailed  tips, variations and substitution suggestions for this recipe!

    Nutrition

    Sodium: 373.65mg | Calcium: 50.14mg | Vitamin C: 4.1mg | Vitamin A: 534.86IU | Sugar: 22.93g | Fiber: 2.98g | Potassium: 204.73mg | Cholesterol: 78.79mg | Calories: 315kcal | Saturated Fat: 9.19g | Fat: 15.41g | Protein: 4.05g | Carbohydrates: 42.19g | Iron: 1.35mg

    Nutritional information provided for general guidance only and should not be relied upon to make personal health decisions.

    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American, Canadian
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    Comments

    1. Mary says

      September 01, 2021 at 10:36 am

      Hi Jennifer, I am going to make this tomorrow for the nurses who give me my chemo. They are the best and deserve the best. I will
      Let you know how they like it

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        September 01, 2021 at 11:34 am

        Hi Mary and yes, what a wonderful treat for those deserving nurses :)

        Reply
    2. Jenna says

      October 08, 2020 at 9:39 am

      5 stars
      Delicious! A perfect autumn dessert! I baked it for some company and received many compliments!

      I have been loving all of these amazing apple recipes lately!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        October 08, 2020 at 11:26 am

        Glad to hear, Jenna :) Thanks!

        Reply
    3. Laura | Tutti Dolci says

      November 04, 2019 at 12:35 am

      Such a perfect fall cake!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        November 04, 2019 at 8:34 am

        Thanks Laura :)

        Reply
    4. 2SistersRecipes says

      October 26, 2019 at 1:06 pm

      Love this beautiful cake and everything about it!! Great timing since we went apple picking this past week! Can’t wait to try this recipe!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        October 27, 2019 at 7:21 pm

        Thanks so much, Anna :)

        Reply
    5. Matt - Total Feasts says

      October 24, 2019 at 7:33 am

      5 stars
      This just sounds like a perfect recipe for the season, plus who doesn't love a good apple crisp. I love that you have reinvented the classic!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        October 24, 2019 at 8:50 am

        Thanks so much, Matt :)

        Reply
    6. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

      October 23, 2019 at 9:42 am

      5 stars
      This is the perfect fall cake Jennifer. I love seeing apple recipes pop up this time of year. Pumpkin can't have all the fun!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        October 23, 2019 at 10:36 am

        Thanks so much, Mary Ann :)

        Reply
    7. Tricia B says

      October 22, 2019 at 3:13 pm

      5 stars
      This is a brilliant, wonderful, mouthwatering beautiful cake Jennifer. LOVE that topping and everything about this recipe. I'm with Dawn; I can smell it baking now. Pinned.

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        October 22, 2019 at 6:28 pm

        Thanks so much, Tricia :)

        Reply
    8. [email protected] says

      October 22, 2019 at 11:09 am

      5 stars
      I love a simple apple cake, too! This is beautiful! Looks so tender and tasty!! The perfect autumn dessert!!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        October 22, 2019 at 11:37 am

        Thanks so much, Annie :)

        Reply
    9. Maureen says

      October 22, 2019 at 10:12 am

      Making this tonight- company for dinner! A delicious ending to our meal together- thank you!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        October 22, 2019 at 10:17 am

        Perfect timing! Enjoy Maureen :)

        Reply
    10. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

      October 22, 2019 at 10:01 am

      5 stars
      Such a lovely fall dessert! I bet this smells just as good as it tastes! Such a delicious oatmeal topping :) Perfect with a big scoop of vanilla ice-cream!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        October 22, 2019 at 10:17 am

        Thanks so much, Dawn and yes, ice cream is always a good idea :)

        Reply

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