Apple Thyme Cake

Kitty FloridoMay 21, 2025

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A cozy twist on a foodies favorite, this Apple & Thyme Cake is a celebration of simple ingredients and unexpected flavor. Infused with thyme and made with olive oil instead of butter, this cake is delightfully moist and fragrant.

Carefully cutting the apples into cubes, then tossed with a hint of cinnamon and brown sugar, creates a soft, caramelized top that pairs beautifully with the notes of thyme. Perfect for a weekend bake or a rustic dessert, this cake is as comforting as it is refined.

Kitty

Apple Thyme Cake

8 servings

Ingredients, for the cake:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon thyme, finely chopped
¾ cup light-brown sugar, packed
½ cup whole milk
2 eggs
1 tablespoon of sugar, to sprinkle on top

Ingredients, for the apples:
4 fuji or Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and cut into small cubes
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons light-brown sugar, packed

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375ºC. Brush a 9-inch springform pan with olive oil, and line the bottom with a circle of parchment paper.
Toss the cubed apples with 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and cinnamon so they are evenly coated. Set aside while you prepare the batter.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Add the chopped thyme and mix to combine.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until doubled in volume, then whisk in the brown sugar, olive oil, and the milk until fully combined. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and fold till smooth and all the flour has been incorporated.
Fold in half of the apples. Spread the batter evenly into the lined pan. Arrange remaining apple cubes over the batter, and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sanding sugar evenly over top.
Bake for 55-65 minutes until the top is dark gold, apples are tender, and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let cool completely before removing from the pan.

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