Go Back

Apple Thyme Cake

This apple thyme cake features a tender crumb with a crispy topping, showcasing baked apples infused with a hint of thyme. The batter combines sliced apples, fresh herbs, and a simple flour mixture, creating a moist and aromatic dessert with contrasting textures that are both soft and crunchy. The cake is baked until golden brown, with caramelized apple edges and a fragrant, herbaceous aroma.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large apples (preferably Fuji or Honeycrisp) peeled, cored, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves chopped finely
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • 9-inch cake pan
  • Electric mixer or whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced apples with chopped thyme, tossing gently to coat the fruit evenly with the herb.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, beat the eggs with sugar and vanilla until the mixture is slightly pale and foamy, about 2 minutes.
  5. Pour in the melted butter to the egg mixture and whisk until smooth and combined.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  7. Gently fold the apple and thyme mixture into the batter, distributing evenly.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Once cooled, slice the cake to reveal tender apples and a slightly crisp top with fragrant thyme.
  12. Enjoy the cake warm or at room temperature, marveling at its aromatic, tender, and crunchy textures.

Notes

For an extra layer of flavor, consider sprinkling with a light dusting of powdered sugar or serving with a dollop of whipped cream.