If you like pie, you’re going to love this dessert recipe. If you like cake, you’re also going to love this recipe. And if you like a good fruit cobbler, you’re going to love this recipe. It’s also very similar to a cherry dump cake. This cherry apple cake is made in a pie dish and it’s so easy to make! All you need to do is combine apples and cherries with some sugar and spices and then put them in a pie dish. From there, you’ll top the fruit with a moist and delicious cake batter that is both fluffy and flakey. It’s the perfect pie, cobbler, and cake combination all in one recipe!
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need
You can use either fresh or frozen cherries. I tend to use frozen because they are already pitted and available in the freezer section all year long. The best apples for pie are either Granny Smith or Honeycrisp. They are both crisp, tart, and juicy which taste amazing in this cherry apple cake. I also add fresh squeezed orange juice and zest to add a bit of citrus to help cut some of the sweet. Sour cream is the key ingredient to ensure the pie crust is fluffy and moist when paired with the flour, eggs, butter, and sugar. Since this recipe calls for salt, use unsalted butter to help balance the saltiness. Right before you bake this apple cherry dessert, sprinkle on a bit of cinnamon and sugar. Not only does this taste amazing with each bite, but it helps the crust turn a beautiful golden brown color.
📋 Step-By-Step Recipe Instructions
Start by preheating the oven to 325°F. Remove the core of the apple and dice into bite-sized pieces. Squeeze the juice from an orange and remove a tablespoon of orange zest. Set aside. In a large bowl, add the cherries, diced apple, brown sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Using a large spoon, mix together the ingredients until combined and then set aside. Now it’s time to make the crust. Using the bowl of a standing electric mixer, put on the paddle attachment and beat the eggs on medium-high speed for 2 minutes. Expert Tip: If you don’t have a standing mixer, you can use an electric mixer. After 2 minutes, switch the mixer to medium speed and add the granulated sugar, unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and sour cream. Mix for 1 minute. After 1 minutes, turn your mixer to low speed and slowly add the flour and salt. Mix for an additional 1 minute until well combined. Set aside. Next, evenly pour the fruit mixture into a 10-inch glass pie dish. From there, pour the pie crust batter over the fruit, ensuring the fruit mixture is completely covered. Combine the remaining 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar and ⅛ teaspoon of cinnamon and sprinkle it evenly over the batter. Bake for 1 hour. When done, remove the cherry apple cake from the oven and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy! It’s also amazing topped with vanilla ice cream. This apple and cherry cake is homemade comfort food at its finest! Full of cherry, apple, orange, and cinnamon flavor, this will quickly become one of your favorite family favorite recipes!
🙋🏼 Frequently Asked Questions
💭 Expert Tips
Ensure you scrape all the batter from the bowl as your place it on top of the cherry and apple pie filling and make sure it is spread evenly. The more even and the thicker the crust, the less likely the juices from the pie filling will seep through as it bakes. If this happens, it’s ok. It still tastes amazing…it’s just not as pretty.If using cranberries instead of cherries, there is no need to cook them before mixing with the apple and other pie filling ingredients. They will cook perfectly during the baking process.Ensure the crust is completely done before removing it from the oven. To ensure it is done, insert a toothpick into the center of the crust and if it comes out clean, it’s done.
🥧 More Pie and Cake Recipes You’ll Enjoy
I love a good dessert but when it comes to sweets, I’m a pie and cake fan. One of my absolute favorite pie recipes is this Frozen Caramel Drizzle Pecan Pie. This is a “no-bake” frozen pecan pie recipe that literally takes 10 minutes to prepare. It starts with the layering of cream cheese and a caramel drizzle and is then topped with roasted coconut and pecan chips. It’s delectable! And of course, apple pie is a classic! I specifically love this recipe because it’s made with a crisp, buttery, and flaky crust that covers a lightly spiced apple pie filling. Bubbly and delicious, this is the best homemade apple pie you’re guaranteed to love. And this Apple Cinnamon Cake is also a great choice. It’s topped with a butter spiced rum that is unforgettable and perfect for the holiday season.
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Recipe source: inspired by Barefoot Contessa
