This Apple Pie Pound cake is the match made in heaven you didn’t know you needed —the ultimate fall comfort bake. Imagine the buttery richness of a classic pound cake swirled with tender, spiced apples and a hint of cinnamon sugar warmth. Each slice is like wrapping yourself in a soft blanket on a crisp autumn day, with flavors that bring back all the nostalgia of homemade pie, but with the ease of a simple pound cake. Perfect for dessert, an afternoon snack, or even breakfast with a cup of coffee, this Apple Pie Pound Cake is one you’ll want to make on repeat all season long.
I love this cake because it’s truly a bake that looks impressive but doesn’t require any fuss. No pie crust to roll out, no complicated layering—just straightforward ingredients baked into a soft, moist cake that’s bursting with apple pie flavor. Not to mention the glaze and graham cracker streusel that truly take this Apple Pie Pound Cake to the next level.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Combines the best of two desserts: apple pie + pound cake in one!
- Perfectly moist with a tender crumb and warm cinnamon spice.
- Simple, no-fuss ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen.
- A cozy, crowd-pleasing bake that’s perfect for fall gatherings, holidays, or a sweet everyday treat.
Ingredients
- Flour— 3 cups
- Baking Powder— 1 teaspoon
- Brown Sugar— 1 teaspoon (packed)
- White Sugar— 1-1/2 cup
- Cornstarch— 1 tablespoon
- Milk Powder— 1 tablespoon
- Salt— 1 teaspoon
- Apple Pie Spice— 1 tablespoon
- Vanilla Extract— 1 tablespoon
- Buttermilk— 1 cup
- 4 Eggs
- Softened Butter— 1 cup
- Vegetable Oil— 1/4 cup
Apple Filling
- 5 Medium Gala Apples (diced)— 2 cups
- Apple Pie Spice— 1 teaspoon
- Butter— 3 tablespoons
- Vanilla Extract— 1 teaspoon
- Sugar— 3 tablespoons
- Pinch of Salt
Graham Cracker Streusel
- 1 Sleeve Graham Crackers (crushed)
- Flour— 1/4 cup
- White Sugar— 1/2 cup
- Browned Butter— 6 tablespoon
- Salt— 1 teaspoon
Vanilla Glaze
- Powdered Sugar— 2 cups
- Salt— 1/4 teaspoon
- Milk— 3 tablespoons
What You’ll Need
- Sifter
- Electric Mixer
- Saucepan
- 15 Cup Tube Pan
- 3 Mixing Bowls
- Silicone Baking Mat
- Parchment Paper
How To Make Apple Pie Pound Cake
- First prepare the apple pie filling. Cook down the apples, butter, sugar, spices, salt, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan on medium heat. Cook until apples are soft, this should take around 8 minutes. Once the apple filling is finished set it aside in the refrigerator to cool and preheat oven to 350F.
- Now for the cake batter. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (this should take about 2-4 minutes). Add in eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition then fold in vegetable oil and vanilla extract by hand.
- Sift in the flour, baking powder, cornstarch, salt, spices, and milk powder. Fold the dry ingredients into the batter while alternating between pouring in buttermilk.
- Pour a third of the batter into a well greased baking pan. Use a spoon to dollop the apple filling on top of the batter, going completely around the pan. Save half of the apple filling for another layer and be careful not to let it touch the edges of the pan.
- Now Pour in another layer of cake batter then top with remaining apple pie filing followed by the final layer of remaining cake batter.
- Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Don’t turn the oven off just yet it’s time to prepare the streusel. Combine graham cracker crumbs, flour, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl. Slowly pour melted butter over mixture until it is completely coated.
- Now evenly spread the mixture onto a parchment paper lined cookie sheet then cook for about 10 minutes or until dry and crispy. Be sure to keep a close eye on the streusel so it doesn’t burn. Allow it to cool completely before topping cake.
- For the glaze, Combine powdered sugar, salt, and milk. Adjust consistency by adding more sugar for a thicker glaze or more milk for a runny one.
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