Description
This apple cake is a warm, cozy treat perfect for family gatherings, afternoon tea, or weekend brunch. With tender crumbs, sweet-tart apple slices, and a hint of cinnamon, it’s a simple yet unforgettable dessert. Each bite is soft, moist, and comforting, capturing the essence of homemade baking. Whether served warm or at room temperature, it’s perfect with a scoop of ice cream, a dollop of whipped cream, or a drizzle of caramel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup melted butter (or neutral oil)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 medium firm apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and sliced
- Optional: ¼ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- Optional topping: Raw sugar or cinnamon sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch pan.
- Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Beat eggs and sugar until creamy, then add melted butter and vanilla.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture gently until just combined.
- Fold in apple slices and nuts, if using.
- Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth the top, and sprinkle sugar if desired.
- Bake 45-50 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Use firm apples to prevent sogginess.
- Don’t overmix batter for a tender crumb.
- Serve warm or at room temperature for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8-10
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg