Best 12 Dutch Apple Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing world of Dutch apple cake, a classic dessert that combines the comforting flavors of apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg with a tender, crumbly cake base. Originating from the Netherlands, this delectable treat has captured the hearts of many with its simplicity and irresistible charm. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe passed down through generations or a modern twist with unique ingredients, this article offers a comprehensive guide to crafting the perfect Dutch apple cake. Explore a collection of recipes that cater to various dietary preferences, including a classic Dutch apple cake recipe, a gluten-free version for those with dietary restrictions, and a vegan interpretation for those seeking plant-based alternatives. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, you'll embark on a delightful baking journey that leads to a golden-brown masterpiece, perfect for sharing with loved ones or savoring as a sweet treat.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DUTCH APPLE CAKE



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This is another great cake for the fall. When apples are plentiful and delicious there are so many ways to thank mother nature for its bounty. I pick a lot of the wild apples in the fall, and turn them into great desserts.

Provided by Carol

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Dutch

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup milk
2 apples - peeled, cored and cut into eighths
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Sift flour with baking powder and salt.
  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and 1 cup sugar until light. Beat in egg and vanilla until fluffy. Add sifted ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with the sifted ingredients. Spread the batter into a greased 7 x 11 inch baking pan.
  • Place apple pieces in rows on the batter with the sharp edges pressed in slightly. Sprinkle 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon on top.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 50 to 60 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the cake tests done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 13.4 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 185.2 mg, Sugar 19.3 g

DUTCH APPLE CAKE



Dutch Apple Cake image

My husband and I came to Canada from Holland more than 40 years ago. This traditional Dutch recipe is a family favorite and has frequently gone along with me to potluck suppers and other get-togethers. —Elizabeth Peters, Martintown, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 medium tart apples, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices (3 cups)
3 tablespoons plus 1 cup sugar, divided
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2/3 cup butter, softened
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the apples, 3 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon; let stand for 1 hour. , In another bowl, cream butter and remaining sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and beat until smooth. , Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Push apple slices vertically into batter, placing them close together. , Bake at 300° for 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BUNDT DUTCH APPLE CAKE



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This is a very delicious variation for Dutch Apple Cake. Simple to make and perfect for the fall holiday season.

Provided by Armando Duron

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 apples - peeled, cored and cut into thin wedges
5 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
⅔ cup fresh orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan. In a medium bowl, combine the apples, 5 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • Sift together the flour and baking powder; set aside. In a large bowl, mix together the eggs and sugar. Stir in the oil, vanilla and orange juice, mixing until blended. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the orange juice mixture. Stir just until combined.
  • Layer batter and apple mixture in the prepared pan, beginning and ending with the batter. Bake in the preheated oven for 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.5 calories, Carbohydrate 59.5 g, Cholesterol 53.1 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 98.1 mg, Sugar 37.4 g

DUTCH APPLE CAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 squares

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 eggs
6 ounces caster sugar (superfine), plus 1/2 ounce extra sugar, for sprinkling
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons butter
2 1/2 ounces milk
4 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
2 small or 1 large Granny Smith or Golden Delicious apples
2 1/2 ounces heavy cream, to serve

Steps:

  • This cake has been made at Ballymaloe for years. We even have guests who ask for it specifically every time they visit. The fruit sinks to the bottom as it cooks, leaving a light sponge on top with a lovely sugary crust.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line the sides and base of a 8 by 8-inch square cake pan with parchment paper.
  • Using an electric whisk or hand held mixer, whisk the eggs, 6 ounces caster sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl, until the mixture is thick and mousse-like, and the whisk leaves a figure of eight pattern, this will take about 5 minutes.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan with the milk, and then pour the mixture onto the eggs, whisking continuously. Sift in the flour, cinnamon, and baking powder, and fold carefully into the batter so that there are no lumps of flour. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, and smooth the surface.
  • Peel and core the apples, and cut them into thin slices, and then arrange them over the batter. They will sink to the bottom. This is meant to happen! Sprinkle the cake with the remaining 1/2 ounce sugar, and bake in the oven for 10 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F, and bake until well risen and golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the tin, cut into squares and serve warm. It is delicious with cream!

DUTCH APPLE CAKE



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This recipe is an old favourite - the apples sink to the bottom as it cooks, leaving a light sponge with a crisp sugary crust.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12-16 squares

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 eggs
6 ounces superfine sugar, plus extra for sprinkling
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 1/2 ounces butter
4 tablespoons milk
4 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
2 cooking apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
heavy cream, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F Line the sides and base of a 8 x 8in square cake tin with parchment paper.
  • Using an electric whisk, whisk the eggs, superfine sugar and vanilla extract in a large bowl until the mixture is thick and mousse-like and the whisk leaves a figure of eight pattern (this will take about 5 minutes).
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan with the milk, then pour onto the eggs, whisking all the time. Sift in the flour, cinnamon and baking powder and fold carefully into the batter so that there are no lumps of flour. Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and smooth the surface.
  • Arrange the apple slices over the batter. (They will sink to the bottom.) Sprinkle over a tablespoon of sugar and bake in the oven for ten minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 350F and bake for a further 20-25 minutes or until well risen and golden brown.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and allow to cool in the tin. Cut into squares and serve warm with cream.

DUTCH APPLE CRUMB CAKE



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Note: Choose an apple that will hold up well during baking, like Granny Smith, Fuji, or Gala. Recipe by Keith and Ada Mathewson, Bonita Springs, FL

Provided by a8675309 JJ

Categories     Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups peeled and sliced tart apples
1 1/4 cups brown sugar, divided
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup softened butter or 1 cup margarine
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped walnuts, divided
vanilla ice cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Place apples in a greased 13-by-9-by-2-inch dish sprinkled with 1/4 cup brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and remaining brown sugar.
  • Add eggs and stir in flour and 1/2 cup walnut.
  • Spread over apples.
  • Sprinkle with remaining walnuts.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 55 minutes or until apples are tender.
  • Serve warm, with ice cream if desired.

DUTCH APPLE CAKE WITH VANILLA SAUCE



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I found this recipe in a magazine a long time ago (can't recall the name). It's very simple and absolutely delicious, especially when served warm with vanilla ice cream. I added a streusel topping for the "cobbler effect" which may be omitted, if you wish. My friends and family loved it. I hope you do, too!

Provided by Sara in FL

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 pie

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 -4 large granny smith apples
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup unsifted flour
1/4 cup cold butter or 1/4 cup margarine, cut up in little pieces

Steps:

  • Peel, core, and cut apples into small pieces.
  • Place in greased pie plate.
  • Sprinkle with a little sugar.
  • Cream the rest of the sugar with remaining cake ingredients.
  • Beat well and pour over apples.
  • Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • While cake is baking, prepare streusel.
  • In medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar and 1/2 cup unsifted flour; cut in 1/4 cup cold margarine or butter and press together with your fingers until crumbly.
  • Remove pie plate from oven after 30 minutes of baking and top with streusel.
  • Bake for another 15-20 minutes until golden.
  • Let cake cool for 10-15 minutes.
  • Cut in slices and serve warm or cold with warm vanilla sauce.
  • For sauce, microwave all ingredients until thick and clear (or heat in a saucepan on medium, stirring often).
  • *Don'tforget the vanilla ice cream!
  • It's soooo good together.

DUTCH APPLE CAKE WITH CARAMEL GLAZE RECIPE - (4.2/5)



Dutch Apple Cake with Caramel Glaze Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by laceloulou

Number Of Ingredients 13

7 apples
3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 1/2 tsp vanilla
1 1/4 cups chopped pecans
1 recipe caramel glaze

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 F. butter and flour a 13x9x2-inch baking pan; set aside. peel apples, quarter, core, and cut each quarter in half lengthwise, then crosswise (16 pieces from each apple). In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg; set aside. in a very large mixing bowl whisk eggs to combine. whisk in oil, sugars, and vanilla until well blended. Gradually whisk in the flout mixture just until well blended. fold apples and pecans into batter (batter will be thick and just coat apples) turn into prepared pan, spreading to edges of pan. bake about 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. remove from oven and cool on a wire rack while preparing glaze. spoon caramel glaze over warm cake. Caramel Glaze in a medium skillet melt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter. add 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar, 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/2 cup whipping cream, and a pinch of salt. cook and stir until blended over medium- low heat for 2 minutes. increase heat and boil 2 minutes or until dime-size bubbles cover the surface of the glaze. remove from heat and cool slightly until glaze begins to thicken, about 5 minutes. spoon over cake.

HOLLANDSCHE APPEL KOEK - DUTCH APPLE CAKE



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Use a good baking apple for this old favorite such as Granny Smith, Jonathan, Cortland, Empire or Winesap. Cooling time not included in preparation time. From the Michigan Dutch chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter (no substitutions)
1 egg
3/4 cup milk
2 cups apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F and butter a 8-inch cake pan.
  • Sift flour with baking powder and salt.
  • Cut in butter.
  • Beat egg, add milk and stir quickly into flour mixture.
  • Place apples decoratively in the prepared cake pan, sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon; spread dough over the top.
  • Bake for 45 minutes.
  • Loosen cake from sides and bottom and turn out onto a cake plate immediately.
  • Serve with the dessert sauce of your choice; cinnamon, maple, butterscotch, brandy or lemon.

DUTCH APPLE LOAF CAKE



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There's plenty of recipes for this cake listed, but I think this one sounds a little different. Found it online at Taste of Home. It looks fairly simple and baked in a loaf pan. It would be a great take along for potlucks or just an easy snack for the family. Now that our apple trees are full and ripe, it's a great time to try this out. As an update, finally got around to trying this and loved it. Simple, with a nice presentation and very good. I did add a cup of chopped pecans as we love nuts and everyone enjoyed it. Don't make the mistake I did though - be aware that the divided sugar puts 3 Tablespoons in the apples and then the 1 cup goes in the batter.

Provided by Bonnie G 2

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups tart apples, such as Granny Smith, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick about 3 medium size apples
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup butter, softened
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine apples, 3 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon; let stand for 1 hour.
  • In large mixing bowl, cream butter and remaining sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
  • Add vanilla.
  • Combine flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and beat until smooth.
  • Pour into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Push apple slices vertically into batter, placing them close together.
  • Bake at 325°F for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10 minutes in pan before removing to a wire rack.
  • Serve warm.

EASIEST DUTCH APPLE CAKE



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Categories     Cake     Apple

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cup flour - sifted
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoons cinnamon & sugar
4 tart apples

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar.
  • Mix in milk.
  • Sift in flour and baking powder. Mix.
  • Spread dough on greased round baking dish.
  • Place sliced apples on top of batter.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 35 minutes.

DUTCH APPLE CAKE



DUTCH APPLE CAKE image

Categories     Dessert     Bake     Apple

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3 tblsp sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
3 1/4 cup pared sliced apples
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
2 tblsp melted butter

Steps:

  • Sift flour, baking powder, salt and 1 tblsp of the sugar. Cut in shortening (mom used butter or margarine) with two knives or a pastry blender until the mixture is like coarse corn meal. Stir in combined egg and milk with a fork. Spread in a greased pan about 10x6x2. Arrange apples in parallel rows on top. Sprinkle with the cinnamon and nutmeg combined with the remaining 2 tblsp sugar. Then sprinkle with melted butter. Bake in a moderately hot over of 400 degrees for 40-45 minutes, or until apples are tender. Dutch Peach Cake: Substitute 5 fresh peaches which have been peeled, pitted and sliced. Dutch Plum Cake: Substitute 4-5 plums which have ben pitted and cut in eitghths. Use the Italian plums which are usually available in August.

Tips:

- Use a combination of sweet and tart apples for the best flavor. Some good options include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn. - Be sure to peel and core the apples before slicing them. This will help the apples to cook evenly. - Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough. - Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. - Let the cake cool completely before serving. This will allow the flavors to develop.

Conclusion:

Dutch apple cake is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, it's a perfect choice for any occasion.

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