Easy Apple Cake Bars

Instructions

1. 🌡️ Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch square baking pan. ✨

2. 🥣 In a medium bowl, toss the chopped apples with cinnamon and brown sugar until evenly coated; set aside. ✨

3. 🌪️ In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. ✨

4. 🥣 In another large bowl, whisk the white sugar, vegetable oil, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until very smooth, then add the eggs and whisk again until fully incorporated. ✨

5. 🌾 Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—be careful not to overmix to keep it light. ✨

6. 🥘 Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly. ✨

7. 🍎 Layer half of the spiced apple chunks over the batter, then pour the remaining batter on top. ✨

8. 🥧 Top with the remaining half of the apples, spreading them across the surface for that signature 2026 rustic texture. ✨

9. ⏲️ Bake for 45 to 55 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. ✨

10. ❄️ Dust with powdered sugar before serving to elevate the presentation. ✨

11. 🍽️ Let the bars cool slightly, then slice into squares to serve