Have you ever tried the poured cake with jam and apples? It’s one of those simple desserts that feels like home, but with a clever little trick: double baking, which allows the jam and apples to stay soft and creamy in the center without sinking. The result is a soft, tall, and fragrant cake, perfect for breakfast or a snack, but also as a Sunday dessert.
This cake with apples and jam in the batter is ideal if you love genuine flavors and want to make a pantry cake that stays soft for days. It can be prepared in minutes, without butter, with simple ingredients that are always at hand. It will win you over at the first bite, thanks to the contrast between the vanilla-flavored base and the sweet and fruity heart.
Perfect also for those looking for:
a soft cake with jam and fruit without complications,
a dessert with fresh apples and jam to enjoy at breakfast,
an easy recipe for homemade poured cake, suitable even for beginners,
a lighter alternative to the classic cream-filled cakes.
Try it with your favorite jam — apricot, peach, cherry, or fig — and you’ll see it will become one of your favorite recipes to make all year round!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Rest time: 2 Hours
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 10 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, All Seasons
Ingredients
- 120 sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup sunflower oil
- 4.6 oz yogurt
- 9 oz all-purpose flour
- 1 packet baking powder for cakes
- 14 oz apricot jam
- 2 Golden apples
- Half lemon
Tools
- Baking Pan
Steps to Prepare the Poured Cake with Jam and Apples
Prepare the apples
Peel the apples, slice them thinly, and drizzle them with lemon juice to prevent browning.
Prepare the batter
In a bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until the mixture is fluffy and frothy. Add the oil and yogurt, stirring gently. Sift the flour with the baking powder and add it gradually, mixing until you obtain a smooth batter.
First baking
Pour half of the batter into a greased and floured cake pan. Bake at 356°F in a preheated static oven for 11/12 minutes.
Add the filling
Remove from oven and spread the jam over the baked base, then evenly distribute the apple slices. Cover with the remaining batter, leveling the surface.
Second baking
Return to the oven and bake for another 35 minutes, until golden brown.
Allow to cool completely before removing the cake from the pan. For a special touch, dust with powdered sugar or brush with a thin layer of melted jam to make it shinier.
Tips
• Which jam to choose? Apricot, peach, or fig pair perfectly with apples.
• Want a crunchy touch? Add sliced almonds on top before the second baking.
Storage
The poured cake with jam and apples can be stored under a cake dome or in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
