Apple Cake
This apple cake brings cozy memories of family gatherings, filled with warm cinnamon-spiced apples in every moist bite.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls:
- 9-inch Round Cake Pan
- Whisk
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups apples peeled, cored, and diced
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup butter melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until smooth. Add melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until combined.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Fold in the diced apples.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Spread evenly. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For extra moisture, you can replace some of the milk with unsweetened applesauce. Feel free to sprinkle chopped nuts or add a light glaze after cooling for an extra treat.