Description
A playful, retro-inspired dessert featuring a soft yellow cake base topped with sweet apple chunks suspended in a vibrant pink gelatin layer, finished with whipped cream—fun and nostalgic for all ages.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 (3 oz) box strawberry or raspberry gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 1/2 cups apple chunks (peeled and chopped, honeycrisp or golden delicious)
- Optional: a few drops of pink food coloring
- Whipped cream (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch square baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternately add the flour mixture and milk, mixing just until combined.
- Pour batter into prepared baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in 1 cup boiling water. Stir in 1/2 cup cold water and let cool slightly.
- Add chopped apples and food coloring if using to the gelatin mixture.
- Pour the apple gelatin mixture evenly over the cooled cake base.
- Refrigerate for 4–6 hours or until fully set.
- Slice into squares and top each slice with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Use a serrated knife to cleanly cut through the gelatin layer.
- For extra fruitiness, substitute apples with pears or use a mix.
- For a vintage party vibe, serve with pastel-colored plates or napkins.
- Whipped topping can be piped for a decorative touch.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking + Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
