Dutch Apple Cake

Dutch Apple Cake

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 45m
Total Time: 55m
Temp.: 350 °F
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (19 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

237
Calories
10g
Fat
34g
Carbohydrates
3g
Protein
64mg
Cholesterol
75mg
Sodium
Dutch Apple Cake

Recipe Description

Warm and fresh out of the oven, this delicious Dutch Apple Cake has a crispy top and a hefty amount of apples. The charm of this cake is in its rustic appearance. It doesn’t need any frosting or dusting with confectioners’ sugar. Moist, tender, flavorful and perfect on its own. Not only that – it’s easy to put together, requiring just pantry staples.

Start by preheating the oven and greasing the springform pan. Next, whisk together the dry ingredients. In a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add in the vanilla extract. Whisk together the sour cream and buttermilk. Gradually add the dry ingredients and the sour cream buttermilk mixture in three parts, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Finally, fold in the sliced apples. Do not overmix. Transfer the cake batter to the prepared baking pan and sprinkle the top with granulated sugar. Bake the cake until golden brown and crackly on top. Let the cake cool slightly and enjoy!

To make the Dutch Apple Cake, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Dutch Apple Cake

Recipe Features

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven and prepare baking pan

    Step 1 - Dutch Apple Cake

    Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Lightly grease an 8-inch round springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Combine dry ingredients

    1 min
    Step 2 - Dutch Apple Cake

    In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Cream butter and sugar

    3 min
    Step 3 - Dutch Apple Cake

    In a stand mixer, cream together ½ cup softened butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

  4. 4

    Add eggs

    1 min
    Step 4 - Dutch Apple Cake

    Add in 3 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

  5. 5

    Add vanilla

    1 min
    Step 5 - Dutch Apple Cake

    Beat in 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract.

  6. 6

    Add flour, sour cream and buttermilk

    2 min
    Step 6 - Dutch Apple Cake

    Stir together ¼ cup sour cream and ¼ cup buttermilk, and then add the dry ingredients to the mixing bowl alternately with sour cream buttermilk mixture, starting and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined, but do not over mix.

  7. 7

    Fold in apples

    1 min
    Step 7 - Dutch Apple CakeStep 7 - Dutch Apple Cake

    Fold in 14 ounces sliced apples.

  8. 8

    Transfer batter to baking pan

    1 min
    Step 8 - Dutch Apple Cake

    Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth out the top. Sprinkle the top liberally with ¼ cup granulated sugar.

  9. 9

    Bake

    45 min
    Step 9 - Dutch Apple Cake

    Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden and slightly cracked. The exact cooking time will depend on the pan size you use. Note: If the top is browning too quickly, cover it loosely with a sheet of foil.

  10. 10

    Cool

    Step 10 - Dutch Apple Cake

    Let the cake cool for 5 minutes in the pan, and then transfer to a wire rack.

  11. 11

    Serve

    Step 11 - Dutch Apple Cake

    Serve the cake warm and enjoy!

This moist and tender Dutch Apple Cake is packed with fresh apples and plenty of flavor. If you give this recipe a go, remember to tag us @cookmerecipes on Instagram – we love seeing your creations!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (19 reviews)
Paul Johnson
June 16, 2025
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Delightful! Baked it for our anniversary and it was a hit with the family.

Andy
May 19, 2025
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This Dutch Apple Cake is superb. I made it for my wife’s birthday, and we loved it.

Zio Marco
April 19, 2025
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Simplici e delizioso

Alice Johnson
February 6, 2025
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I made the Dutch Apple Cake last weekend. It was simple to make and filled with fresh apples. A real treat for autumn.

Zoé Lefèvre
December 10, 2024
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So easy and yum, loved it

Diana
December 1, 2024
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Simplicity is key. I made this on a cozy afternoon and it filled my home with such warm scents. The flavor was pure comfort, memories of childhood baking flood back. Absolutely loved it!

Tina
November 16, 2024
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Yummy! I baked this cake for Mom’s birthday and it was a hit!

Samantha
October 16, 2024
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I made this Dutch Apple Cake for my cozy movie night and it was a huge hit. So easy and delicious, a must-try for sure.

Zachary Thompson
September 29, 2024
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Delicious! Made this with my kids after school; they loved helping with the apples!

Wally
September 12, 2024
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Deliciously simple cake!

Pat96
July 22, 2024
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I made this Dutch Apple Cake for my wife’s birthday, and it came out perfect. Everyone loved how moist it was, and the apples added a nice touch. Simple to whip up, truly a delight.

Zara Thompson
July 2, 2024
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OMG, this Dutch Apple Cake is a lifesaver! I whipped it up for my movie night, and everyone was raving. So simple and delish, I’m makin’ it again for sure!

Isaac Johnson
July 1, 2024
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Dude, this Dutch Apple Cake is lit! Made it for our anniversary and my wife was like, wow. The apples were so juicy and the crust crispy. It was easy-peasy too. Totally bringing this to our family dinner next week.

Ximena Pérez
May 22, 2024
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Maravilloso. Hice este pastel para el cumple de mi amiga y a todos les encantó. La mezcla de sabores y la textura suave es simplemente perfecta. Me hizo recordar las tardes en casa de mi abuela, disfrutando de un trozo recién horneado.

Isabel Johnson
May 15, 2024
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I just love this Dutch Apple Cake recipe. It was so easy to make and turned out so delicious. Made it last weekend for a family gathering and everyone was raving about it. The crispy top with all those apples made it a hit! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.

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