Who says dessert has to be complicated? With the help of a trusty Instant Pot, you can whip up delectable treats in a fraction of the time. Today, we’re diving into a delightful fusion of American comfort food and European elegance: Caramel Apple Crumble Cake.
Ingredients:
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For the Cake:
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
For the Caramel Apple Filling:
4-5 medium-sized apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
For the Crumble Topping:
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup packed light brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
¼ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Preparation Process:
1. Prepare the Instant Pot:
Spray the inner pot with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Make the Cake Batter:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
3. Assemble the Dessert:
Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared Instant Pot.
Top with the sliced apples.
Sprinkle with the caramel sauce, made by combining the sugar, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat until melted and bubbly.
Pour the remaining cake batter over the apples and caramel sauce.
Combine the crumble topping ingredients in a bowl, using a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the cake batter.
4. Cook in the Instant Pot:
Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and set the valve to sealing.
Press the manual or pressure cook button and set the time to 25 minutes.
Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure.
5. Serve:
Let the cake cool completely in the pot before removing and serving.
Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Total Time: Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes
Cultural Fusion:
This recipe is a delightful blend of American comfort food and European elegance. The warm, gooey caramel apple filling is reminiscent of classic American desserts, while the crumbly cake topping and the use of spices like cinnamon and nutmeg nod to European baking traditions. The Instant Pot adds a modern twist, allowing us to enjoy this delicious dessert in a fraction of the time.
The beauty of this dish lies in its simplicity and its ability to bring together diverse culinary influences. It’s a testament to the power of food to connect cultures and create unforgettable experiences.
