Apple Buckle
Apple Buckle is a classic American dessert, particularly popular in New England, that features a buttery, cake-like base studded with fresh apple slices and topped with a sweet, crumbly streusel. As it bakes, the cake rises around the fruit, creating a 'buckled' or uneven surface, which gives the dish its name.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is typically high in carbohydrates and fat due to its generous use of sugar, butter, and flour, with a moderate amount of protein from the eggs and flour. A standard serving can range from 350 to 500 calories, providing quick energy and some dietary fiber from the apples.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 55 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 30 g |
| Sodium | 280 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg |
| Vitamin A | 60 mcg |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 50 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
Per 1 piece (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The 'buckle' is a nostalgic, home-style dessert that represents a practical way to use seasonal fruit, with the streusel topping creating a delightful textural contrast to the soft cake. Nutritionally, while indulgent, the inclusion of fresh apples adds a source of vitamins and fiber, making it a slightly more wholesome treat than many other cakes.
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