Ingredients

For the batter

3 medium apples
2 large eggs (room temperature)
100 g sugar (½ cup)
100 ml milk (about ⅓–½ cup)
60 ml vegetable oil (¼ cup)
200 g all-purpose flour (about 1½ cups)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla sugar
1 pinch salt

Optional (for extra flavor)

½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter (for greasing the dish)

Optional topping

Powdered sugar
Caramel sauce
A little extra cinnamon

🍏 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the apples

Start by washing the apples thoroughly. Peel them if you prefer a softer texture (you can also leave the peel on if you like a more rustic cake).

Cut the apples into small cubes or thin slices.

If you want the apples to stay fresh and not brown, sprinkle them with a little lemon juice and mix gently.

Set the apples aside while you prepare the batter.

2. Preheat the oven

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Preparing the oven in advance is important because the cake should go into a fully heated oven for the best texture and rise.

3. Prepare the baking dish

Use a glass or metal baking dish about 9 × 13 inches (23 × 33 cm) or similar.

Grease the dish lightly with butter or oil so the cake does not stick.

You can also line the dish with parchment paper for easy removal.

4. Beat the eggs and sugar

In a large mixing bowl, crack the 2 eggs.

Add the sugar.

Using a whisk or hand mixer, beat the mixture for 2–3 minutes until it becomes:

lighter in color
slightly thick
a bit fluffy

This step helps create a soft and airy cake texture.

5. Add the liquid ingredients

Pour into the egg mixture:

Milk
Vegetable oil
Vanilla extract

Whisk everything together until smooth and well combined.

The oil keeps the cake moist, while the milk helps create a soft batter.

6. Mix the dry ingredients

In a separate bowl combine:

Flour
Baking powder
Salt
Cinnamon (optional)

Mix these dry ingredients together with a spoon or whisk.

This step ensures the baking powder is evenly distributed in the flour.

7. Combine wet and dry mixtures

Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.

Mix gently with a whisk or spatula until the batter becomes smooth.

Important tips:

Do not overmix the batter
Stop mixing once there are no dry flour pockets

Overmixing can make the cake dense.

8. Add the apples

Add the chopped apples to the batter.

Fold them in gently using a spatula.

Make sure the apples are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Because the batter is not too thick, the apples will spread nicely and create a juicy texture.

9. Pour into the baking dish

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.

Spread it evenly with a spatula.

If you like, you can place a few extra apple slices on top for decoration.

10. Bake the cake

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven.

Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30–40 minutes.

The cake is ready when:

the top becomes golden brown
a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean

If the top browns too quickly, you can lightly cover it with aluminum foil during the last 10 minutes.

11. Cooling

Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 10–15 minutes.

Cooling helps the cake set and makes it easier to cut.

12. Serve

Cut the apple pie into squares or rectangles.

You can serve it:

warm
or completely cooled

Sprinkle powdered sugar on top for a beautiful finish.

🍯 Optional Serving Ideas

To make the dessert even more special, you can serve it with:

Vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream
Caramel sauce
Honey drizzle
Cinnamon sugar

🍎 Tips for the Best Apple Pie

✔ Use sweet-tart apples like Fuji, Gala, or Honeycrisp.
✔ Do not cut apples too large so they cook evenly.
✔ Add nuts (walnuts or almonds) for extra crunch.
✔ A pinch of nutmeg adds a warm bakery flavor.

⏱ Time Required

Preparation: 10 minutes
Baking: 30–40 minutes
Total time: about 45 minutes

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