20 recipes for apple cakes
Best recipes for sweet apple baked goods
See my 20 recipes for apple cakes. This is a true treasure trove of ideas for delicious apple pies, fluffy and light cakes, or sweet small baked goods perfect for two bites. These apple cakes will be excellent for everyday coffee, as well as for various holidays or special family occasions. Discover new favorite dishes full of natural sweetness and distinct apple flavor!
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20 recipes for apple cakes – notes
This collection of 20 apple recipes is a real treat for fruit dessert lovers. Apples give a unique taste and texture to cakes, apple pies, cookies, and other baked goods. Among them, you’ll discover traditional flavors, such as the classic apple pie with crumble, as well as more innovative combinations that pair apples with other ingredients, such as cottage cheese.
All these recipes allow you to create homemade baked goods that are much tastier and healthier than ready-made products available in stores. Additionally, baking with apples fills your home with a wonderful, aromatic scent that evokes warm memories and creates a feeling of coziness. You must admit that the smell of freshly baked apple pie wafting through the house is one of the best smells in the world!
Apples are a versatile and flavorful fruit that works well in both traditional and modern dessert versions. Whether you like apple pie, cookies, cupcakes, or cakes, you’ll surely find something for yourself in these recipes. It’s the perfect way to take advantage of apple season and enjoy delicious baked goods that will win over the palates of your loved ones.
Why is it worth eating apples?
Apples are not only a delicious fruit but also a source of many health benefits. That’s why it’s worth eating them every day, all year round. It’s best to eat raw fruit, but using them in processed form also has its value. Here are a few reasons why it’s worth eating apples:
- Rich in nutrients: Apples are full of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin K, potassium, and fiber. They also contain antioxidants, which help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals.
- Good source of fiber: Apples are a rich source of fiber, especially pectin. Fiber helps regulate digestion, maintain proper blood sugar levels, and lower cholesterol levels.
- Low in calories: Apples are low in calories and make an excellent snack or addition to a healthy meal. That’s why they are often recommended as part of a weight-loss diet.
- Support digestion: Eating apples can help prevent constipation and other digestive problems, thanks to their fiber content.
- Improve heart health: Regular consumption of apples can help lower the risk of heart disease, as the fiber and antioxidants in apples have a beneficial effect on heart health.
- Regulate blood sugar levels: The ingredients in apples help control blood sugar levels, which is beneficial for both diabetics and people concerned with diabetes prevention.
- Healthy for skin: Vitamin C in apples helps in collagen production, which promotes healthy skin. Additionally, antioxidants in the fruit help protect the skin from harmful external factors.
- Support healthy weight loss: Apples contain ingredients that help increase feelings of fullness, which can help control appetite and facilitate weight loss.
- Good taste and variety: Apples come in many varieties, with different tastes and textures. This allows them to be eaten in many ways, by adding them to salads, preparing desserts, juice, or simply munching on them raw.
Apples are a healthy and tasty addition to your daily diet that can bring many health benefits. Adding this fruit to your diet can be a simple step towards a healthier lifestyle. So eat as many as possible, and also use them in your kitchen for baking, as well as for frying, for example, sweet apple fritters.
Recipes for shortcrust apple cakes
Shortcrust apple cakes are probably the most traditional cakes in Polish cuisine. Everyone knows and loves our Polish shortcrust apple pies baked with crumble and plenty of apples. But such cakes are not only a domain of Polish cuisine. In many cuisines around the world, you will find delicious shortcrust apple pies – like the famous American Apple Pie. Here I provide eight recipes for shortcrust apple cakes, but there are definitely more on the blog. Be sure to check them all out.
Meringue apple pie with nuts
Such a meringue apple pie with nuts is, for me, the perfect autumn cake. A wonderful shortcrust pastry that literally melts in your mouth. Plus, a thick layer of apple filling (you can use fresh apples or jarred roasted ones) hidden under a layer of sweet, delicious meringue. And finally, crunchy and aromatic nuts, which release all their flavor and aroma thanks to baking.
Apple pie with almond crumble
This delicious apple pie with almond crumble is prepared more like a tart. I baked it in a round glass dish about 26 cm in size. This cake will be ideal for a smaller number of people, as you’ll divide it into fewer portions. I prepared the apple pie with ready-made roasted apples from a jar, and I added ground almonds to the crumble, which gave the cake a nice flavor. You must try it!
Best apple pie with crumble
I bake this apple pie with crumble probably most often, because my daughter absolutely loves it. It’s also the most popular apple pie on the blog! It’s prepared in a large baking pan, about 20/30 cm in size. The cake itself is very simple and quick to make, and grated apples are spread on top using a coarse grater. This is probably the most traditional of apple pies and worth saving for later.
French apple pie with cream
This French shortcrust apple pie with cream and almonds is incredibly charming and exceptionally tasty. I baked it in a small round pan. Here, I layered sliced apples on the shortcrust pastry, which I then poured over with a cream based on heavy cream. Before baking, the apple pie is sprinkled with almond flakes, which add not only flavor but also a nice crunch.
American Apple Pie
American Apple Pie is one of Americans’ favorite cakes. This cake is also baked in a smaller round tart pan or a slightly taller pan. Here, the shortcrust pastry is more elastic than our traditional one, making it easier to work with and cut into fancy shapes. A thick layer of apples is spread on the pastry, and most often, another layer of pastry is placed on top – either cut out or in a lattice pattern.
Lemon apple pie
Lemon apple pie is made a bit differently from all the above shortcrust pastries. Here, you first need to bake two separate layers of honey cake. You can even bake these cakes in advance and store them wrapped in cling film. Then, you layer the cake with hot, roasted apples mixed with lemon jelly. The cake must sit with these apples for several hours so that it softens from the apples. But after these few hours, the apple pie tastes absolutely fabulous! Wonderfully lemony in taste, with a melt-in-your-mouth cake. You must try it!
Chocolate apple pie
This chocolate apple pie is extraordinary and you absolutely must bake it if you like chocolate cakes. This cake is an insane shortcrust chocolate cake, filled with an amazing apple mixture combined with chopped chocolate. You haven’t tasted an apple pie like this before! This combination of flavors is sensational!
Tatra apple pie
My list of shortcrust apple cakes concludes with Tatra apple pie. This delicious apple pie with a distinctive appearance is made with coarse wheat flour, which gives the apple pie an exceptionally delicate pastry. Plus, a mass of thin apple slices arranged one on top of the other, which makes no other cake look quite like the Tatra apple pie. Choose firm apples here so they don’t fall apart during baking.
Recipes for fluffy apple cakes
In contrast to shortcrust pastries, there are fluffy and tall cakes baked with apples. Usually, these are creamed cakes, where either butter is creamed with sugar into a fluffy mass, or eggs with sugar. Long mixing of butter with sugar and eggs with sugar makes the cake light and soft. Such cakes can have different flavors and various additions besides apples. Sometimes, the apples are not even visible at first glance, as they can be added to the dough in grated form. Usually, however, the apple is sliced and placed on top of the cake. See my selected recipes for fluffy apple cakes.
Fluffy apple pie
This fluffy apple pie has a nice and refreshing, slightly lemony taste. Here, I divided the creamed butter cake with lemon zest into two portions. I placed one portion into a springform pan and layered lightly fried apples on top. I covered them with the second portion of dough and baked it. After baking, the cake is wonderfully fluffy with a hidden layer of apples inside.
Exquisite apple cake
This creamed apple cake is wonderful in its simplicity and at the same time delightful in taste. A tall, fluffy cake with apple slices on top tastes perfect with a cup of tea or a cup of coffee. The cake stores well and stays fresh for a long time. This is a very classic cake that everyone will surely enjoy. Plus, I recorded a short video of the preparation for this cake.
Spiced apple bundt cake
This spiced apple bundt cake is an example of a cake where it’s not immediately obvious that it’s an apple cake. I grated the apples here on a coarse grater and mixed them directly into the bundt cake batter. Thanks to this, the spiced bundt cake, after baking, is not only very tasty but also nicely moist. This allows it to retain its freshness and softness for a long time. I highly recommend it, especially for people who are reluctant to reach for fruit cakes – here, they won’t even realize they’re eating them.
Russian sponge apple pie
This sponge apple pie is incredibly easy to make, and delicious too! During its preparation, it might seem like there are too many apples in it, but during baking, magic happens, and the fruits bake together with the sponge cake, creating a top layer of lightly caramelized apples. Watch my preparation video and see how simple this cake is.
Toffee apple cake
I made this incredibly appetizing toffee apple cake with the addition of toffee mass, which I blended together with oil, eggs, and the other cake ingredients. The toffee gave this apple cake not only a nice flavor and sweetness but also a beautiful caramel color. The cake itself is very simple to make and tastes wonderful with apple slices arranged on top. Highly recommended!
Recipes for layered apple cakes
These apple cakes will be perfect for special occasions such as holidays, various family celebrations, and events. They are usually prepared in a large baking pan so that they can be divided into many portions. They require a bit more time than the apple cakes above, but they are worth it. Because they not only look beautiful but also taste sensational. See my selected recipes for party apple cakes.
Alpine apple pie
This Alpine apple pie is a real hit! It looks like a “million dollars” and is not difficult to make at all. Its base is a light and fluffy low sponge cake, on which we spread a mass of apples embedded in jelly. Topped with a layer of whipped cream and chocolate shavings. No one will resist such an apple pie!
No-bake cheesecake with apples
This cheesecake with apples is an excellent recipe not only for hot summer days but will work all year round. I prepared the cheesecake without baking on a biscuit base, with a layer of apples and delicate cheesecake on top. Such a cake will be perfect with coffee and tea.
Apple square with toffee
Toffee apple square is another cake you can make without baking and turning on the oven. Here, biscuits are layered not only with an apple layer but also with a delicious semolina cream and toffee. This cake is ideal for special occasions because it looks great and tastes sensational.
Apple fairy tale cake
This apple fairy tale cake is a true fairy tale! The cake consists of several layers where a fluffy sponge cake is layered with an apple mass in jelly, toffee cream, and whipped cream. The cake is nicely light, delicately sweet, and very easy to portion. The fairy tale cake will appeal to both children and adults. You must try it!
Recipes for small apple sweets
These are all the apple baked cakes I’ve chosen. Finally, I have three more quick recipes for small sweet baked goods prepared with apples. On the blog, you’ll find several recipes for delicious cupcakes and muffins – I’m sharing one of them here. You’ll also find recipes for various apple cookies, as well as recipes for different apple pancakes, which will be perfect for both breakfast and a snack during the day.
Apple pie cupcakes
These apple pie cupcakes are wonderfully fluffy and light cupcakes baked with sautéed apples and served after baking and cooling with a dollop of whipped cream. It’s like a mini apple pie – perfect for two bites. If you like cupcakes, you must try this recipe! Such cupcakes will be great for various parties and dessert tables, as they don’t need to be portioned, unlike traditional apple pie.
Fried apple cookies
These fried apple cookies on puff pastry are my latest revelation. Extremely tasty and simple to make. My children loved them and devoured the entire batch in a flash. So, get two portions of ready-made puff pastry and apples, and be sure to fry these apple cookies – also watch my preparation video.
Oatmeal apple cookies
At the other end of the spectrum from fried apple cookies are these delicious oatmeal apple cookies. At the other end, because they are definitely healthier and lighter. Prepared with oatmeal and apple pieces, they make a healthy and nutritious snack ideal for children and adults. Pack them for work, give them to children for school, and eat them during the day. They will surely help regain energy and satisfy hunger.
These are all the recipes I’ve chosen. 20 recipes is a lot and not a lot at the same time. And it wasn’t easy to choose them, or rather, to limit myself to just 20 recipes, because there are many, many more on the blog. So I highly encourage you – also check out my other apple recipes – including a delicious baked apple salad. Choose your favorite recipe, prepare it, and let me know in the comments how you liked it!
