I bake this soft apple cake when I want comfort with little fuss. The base stays tender and the top carries warm slices that sink into a smooth vanilla pudding layer. It feels like home on a plate and it tastes even better the next day. I know because I always hide a square for breakfast. Here we keep things calm and simple. The recipe sits in the Pudding Recipes family and it borrows ideas from Baked Rice Pudding and Best Rice Pudding. I love pudding for breakfast so Breakfast Pudding shows up in spirit here. We finish with a nod to Apple Desserts that never go out of style. You get clear steps and clean flavors. The batter stirs by hand. The custard cooks low and stays silky. The apples bake until they relax and shine. You cut neat slices and watch them vanish. That is the measure I trust.

1) Key Takeaways
2) Easy Apple Cake With Vanilla Pudding Recipe
3) Ingredients for Apple Cake With Vanilla Pudding
4) How to Make Apple Cake With Vanilla Pudding
5) Tips for Making Apple Cake With Vanilla Pudding
6) Making Apple Cake With Vanilla Pudding Ahead of Time
7) Storing Leftover Apple Cake With Vanilla Pudding
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9) Apple Cake With Vanilla Pudding
10) Nutrition

1) Key Takeaways

Hi, I am Camila from Camila Cooks. I love simple bakes that feel cozy and taste clean. This one sits with Pudding Recipes and it brings soft apples, a tender base, and a silky vanilla layer. Pudding Recipes make my kitchen calm and friendly, and this cake proves it twice in the first bite.

We mix by hand and keep the steps short. The batter stays soft. The custard sets smooth. The apples rest on top and bake until they relax. The flavor falls in line. I keep a slice for breakfast and I never feel sorry about it. If you enjoy rice pudding or apple desserts, you will feel at home here.

Home bakers get clear wins. The method works for new bakers and for old hands. You will serve neat slices that stand tall. You will hear the quiet pause at the first forkful. Pudding Recipes shine on busy days and slow Sundays, and this cake fits both.

2) Easy Apple Cake With Vanilla Pudding Recipe

We start with a soft base that you press into the pan with warm hands. I learned this trick after a long week when the mixer felt like work. Press, breathe, smile. A pudding recipe can restore your mood faster than coffee. This one sure does. I wrote it for folks who want comfort without fuss.

Then comes the custard. Warm milk, a hint of vanilla, and a steady whisk bring a silk layer that settles into the base. Think of rice pudding, best rice pudding even, but set on a cake that holds your spoon. The scent wraps the room and points everyone to the oven door. I call that a win.

We top with apple fans and bake until the edges blush. The first slice cuts neat. The next slice disappears fast. For busy mornings I count this as breakfast pudding with style. For quiet evenings I call it one of my favorite apple desserts. Pick your lane and enjoy it warm or chilled.

3) Ingredients for Apple Cake With Vanilla Pudding

All purpose flour soft structure for the base that holds the pudding and apples without turning heavy

Sugar gentle sweetness that lets the vanilla speak and keeps the apples in balance

Baking powder light lift so the base stays tender and pleasant under the creamy layer

Salt a small pinch that sharpens flavor and keeps the sweetness in check

Unsalted butter room warm for crumbly dough that presses smooth in the pan

Egg binds the base and adds a soft bite you feel when you lift a slice

Milk a spoon or two to bring the dough together without heavy mixing

Whole milk for the custard that sets glossy and stays kind on the fork

Vanilla extract or bean that gives the pudding a clean finish you taste in every bite

Sugar for pudding measured so the custard reads as dessert but not candy

Cornstarch steady thickener that keeps the texture smooth and slice friendly

Egg yolks body and color for a richer pudding that still eats light

Apples tart and firm peeled cored and sliced thin so they soften without falling apart

Lemon juice keeps the slices bright and adds a clean edge to the fruit

Cinnamon warm spice that loves apples and makes the kitchen smell like home

Sliced almonds optional crunch that looks pretty and adds a light nut note

Powdered sugar for a soft dust that finishes the cake right before serving

4) How to Make Apple Cake With Vanilla Pudding

Step one heat the oven to one hundred eighty C line the base of a springform with parchment and grease the sides

Step two toss the apple slices with lemon juice and a spoon of sugar and a whisper of cinnamon set the bowl aside

Step three whisk flour sugar baking powder and salt work in soft butter with your fingers until crumbly stir in egg and milk then press the dough into the pan and lift a short rim

Step four whisk milk sugar cornstarch yolks and vanilla in a saucepan set over medium heat whisk until it thickens and bubbles pull from heat rest five minutes then whisk again

Step five pour the warm pudding over the base fan the apples on top scatter almonds

Step six bake forty to forty five minutes until apples look tender and edges turn light gold cool one hour then chill two hours for clean slices

5) Tips for Making Apple Cake With Vanilla Pudding

Pick firm tart apples so the slices keep shape and bring bright flavor. I like Granny Smith or Braeburn. They stay friendly in heat and give a tidy cut. A gentle sprinkle of cinnamon helps the apples sing without shouting. Simple steps make the best pudding desserts and this is one of them.

Let the pudding rest five minutes then whisk again. This knocks out lumps and brings a silky flow. If it feels too thick add a splash of milk and whisk until smooth. That small move can save your bake and keeps the custard glossy. Good pudding ideas start with patience and a steady hand.

Chill before slicing. The cake firms and the lines stay clean. For gatherings cut with a warm knife and wipe between cuts. The slices look bakery neat and stack well on a plate. When someone asks for the pudding recipe you can send them to Camila Cooks with a smile.

6) Making Apple Cake With Vanilla Pudding Ahead of Time

This bake loves the fridge. Make it the day before guests arrive. The flavor settles and the texture turns even softer. I cover the pan and chill overnight. On the next day I lift the ring dust a little sugar and bring the cake to the table. Calm kitchen. Happy crew.

If you plan to travel keep the cake in the pan for a safe ride. Add the sugar at the venue so the top looks fresh. For a crisp bite hold the almonds for serving. I learned that trick on a bumpy drive to a park where the cake still cut neat and tasted like home.

For a rice pudding fan this cake reads like a cousin that learned manners. It slices clean and packs well. Write a small tag with the site name and link so friends can find it later. I write Camila Cooks and the web link so no one loses track.

7) Storing Leftover Apple Cake With Vanilla Pudding

Store slices in a covered box in the fridge for three days. The texture stays soft and the custard keeps its shine. For breakfast I take a small piece and a spoon of yogurt and call it balance. No one argues with that logic on a sleepy morning.

For longer keeping wrap tight and freeze up to one month. Thaw in the fridge. Warm in a low oven for a gentle lift or enjoy cold with fresh apple slices. The flavor holds and the crumb stays kind. Pudding desserts wear time well when stored with care.

If you like a glossy top brush a spoon of warm apricot jam on a slice right before serving. It adds shine and a light fruit note. Small touches turn simple bakes into small gifts. That is how I cook for people I love.

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