A warm, comforting casserole-style cake with tender apples and aromatic spices, perfect for a cozy breakfast.
# Ingredient List:
→ Apples
01 - 3 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
02 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
→ Dry Ingredients
03 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
→ Wet Ingredients
09 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
11 - 2 large eggs
12 - 1 cup whole milk
13 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
14 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Topping
15 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
16 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice to prevent oxidation and enhance flavor. Set aside.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly distributed.
04 - In another large bowl, whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until smooth. Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract, whisking until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain tender crumb structure.
06 - Fold prepared apples gently into batter. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
07 - In a small bowl, combine topping sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle mixture evenly across batter surface.
08 - Bake for 40 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
09 - Allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm, optionally topped with powdered sugar or crème fraîche.
