The “Sweet Apple Cake Casserole” is a dessert that combines the rich, comforting flavors of a traditional apple cake with the layered, baked format of a casserole. It typically features layers of sliced apples mixed with sweet spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, nestled between or atop a moist, cake-like batter. The casserole is baked until the apples are tender and the cake is golden, often resulting in a caramelized top. It’s commonly served warm, sometimes with a scoop of ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
INGREDIENTS
6 medium apples, peeled and sliced
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 3/4 cups light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 stick unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Toss apple slices with cinnamon and brown sugar in large bowl. Set aside.
Beat eggs, butter, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Combine baking soda, salt and flour in separate bowl. Add dry ingredients to egg mixture and stir until moistened. Fold in apples.
Pour batter into prepared dish. Bake in preheated oven 50 to 60 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm or at room temperature.