Ingredients
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- 3 cups (360g) peeled, diced apples
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 7 tablespoons (100g) salted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- â…“ cup (79ml) milk, room temperature
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ¼ cup (59ml) pure maple syrup, room temperature
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1¼ cups (158g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled or weighed
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- â…› teaspoon salt
- â…” cup (150g) packed dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup (236ml) boiling water
- vanilla ice cream or custard
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and place a rack in the center. Grease your baking pan lightly and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the diced apples, 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, and ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon; set aside to mingle.
- In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter and milk. Add the egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, mixing until thoroughly combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the prepared apple mixture until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan and smooth the top if needed. Sprinkle â…” cup dark brown sugar and 2 tablespoons cornstarch evenly over the batter.
- Pour 1 cup of boiling water over the top without stirring.
- Bake for 63 minutes, or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool slightly before serving warm with vanilla ice cream or custard.
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For best results, ensure your apples are fresh and diced evenly for consistent baking.
Serve the cake warm for a truly indulgent experience, paired with ice cream or custard.
Adjust the amount of brown sugar based on your sweetness preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 63 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg