Apple pie is classic dessert that almost everybody loves, and cake is always a crowd pleaser. So, I thought to myself, why not combine these two amazing things? Thus, apple pie cake was born. This cake is light and contains minimal sugar, making it a relatively healthy dessert. It is extremely moist and perfect for summer days.

Ingredients

1 cup flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 stick butter, softened
2/3 cup plus 1 1/2 tbsp sugar, divided
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 large egg
1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
1/2 cup well-shaken buttermilk
1 red (softened) chopped into long pieces

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400. Grease a 9-inch cake pan. Mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In a larger bowl, cream together the butter and 2/3 cup sugar until fluffy. Add in the vanilla extract and lemon zest. Add egg and beat well. In three batches, add the flour, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined. Pour 3/4 of the batter into the cake pan. Place the apple slices in the batter and then pour the rest of the batter on the slices. Evenly spread out the batter over the slices. Then sprinkle about the nutmeg and cinnamon over the batter. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.