Description
This Apple Cake is a moist, spiced cake filled with juicy chunks of fresh apples. It's simple to make, using basic ingredients, and packed with warm flavors like cinnamon and vanilla. Perfect for fall gatherings, holiday celebrations, or as a comforting dessert any time of year. Serve it plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or with a scoop of ice cream.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Apples (peeled and chopped)
- Whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven and grease a cake pan.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar, then add eggs and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture.
- Fold in chopped apples and pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples work best for a balanced sweet-tart flavor.
- Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Cake can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 200mg