Cinnamon Apple Sponge Cake Recipe

Name: Cinnamon Apple Sponge Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Apple Filling; 4 lbs Granny Smith apples, peeled,; cored and thinly sliced; 4 T unsalted butter; 1/4 c water; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1/3 cup apple sauce; 1/2 t ground nutmeg; 1/4 t salt; Grated zest from 1 lemon; 1 t vanilla extract; Bread Crust; 14 T unsalted butter, melt; 10 of T; 2 T granulated sugar; 34 slices brioche bread (or white bread); Sauce; 2 c caramel sauce(store bought); 2 c Granny Smith apples, peeled,; cored, diced small; Pinch sugar; Pinch cinnamon; 1 T butter; 1 qt vanilla ice cream

Servings: persons

Apple Filling
4 lbs Granny Smith apples, peeled,
cored and thinly sliced
4 T unsalted butter
1/4 c water
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup apple sauce
1/2 t ground nutmeg
1/4 t salt
Grated zest from 1 lemon
1 t vanilla extract
Bread Crust
14 T unsalted butter, melt
10 of T
2 T granulated sugar
34 slices brioche bread (or white bread)
Sauce
2 c caramel sauce(store bought)
2 c Granny Smith apples, peeled,
cored, diced small
Pinch sugar
Pinch cinnamon
1 T butter
1 qt vanilla ice cream

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["Filling", "", "1. Melt butter in 6-quart saucepan over medium-low heat. Add apples & caramelize, add water, cook, stirring occasionally for 15 to 20 mins, until apples are soft. Remove cover & add sugar, nutmeg & salt. Increase heat to medium-high & continue to cook, stirring often, until liquid has completely evaporated, about 10 mins. Remove from heat & stir in zest, apple sauce & vanilla. Set aside to cool. (filling can be made 1 day ahead)", "", "Crust & assembly", "1. Position oven rack in lower third of oven & preheat to 425u00b0F. Grease 8 ceramic dishes with 1 T butter. Sprinkle sugar in dish & tilt to coat bottom & sides. Tap out excess & set aside.", "2. Remove crusts from bread. Center bottom of mold over one of bread squares. Cut around mold to form circle to use as top. Make a total of 20 rounds-10 for bottoms & 10 for tops. Dip each one in melted butter & place at bottom of mold.", "3. Cut each of 15 remaining slices of bread into 4 rectangular pieces. Dip one side of each strip in melted butter & arrange strips, upright, around inside of molds, buttered-sides against mold & overlapping by about 1/2"" to completely line mold. Use 6 rectangles to line the mold.", "4. Spoon apple filling into bread-lined molds, mounding slightly in center.", "5. Take remaining ten rounds of bread & dip pieces of bread into melted butter & place on top of filling, buttered-sides up. Press down lightly.", "6. Bake for 30 mins, then cover loosely with alum foil. Bake for 15-20 mins more, until top is deep golden brown & side slices are golden brown (run a thin-bladed knife between bread & pan to check). Remove from oven, uncover, & let rest for 15 mins on wire rack. Run knife around edges of molds to flip mold out onto serving plates.", "7. For sauce, saute 1 c of prepped apples in butter, add a pinch of sugar & cinnamon. Allow to cook until apples are lightly browned & all sugars have dissolved. Remove from heat & add 2 c caramel sauce to the apples & stir to coat."]

4116

kcal

Calories

385

Fat

161

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Apple Filling, 4 lbs Granny Smith apples, peeled,, cored and thinly sliced, 4 T unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Cinnamon Apple Sponge Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Cinnamon Apple Sponge Cake

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Variations & substitutions

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