Absolutely Easy Apple Cake
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this "Absolutely Easy Apple Cake," a simple yet delectable treat packed with warm cinnamon and tender apple chunks. This recipe is ideal for beginners and busy bakers alike, with only 15 minutes of prep time and a handful of pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and butter. The moist, buttery batter is brought to life by the natural sweetness of diced apples, while a dusting of powdered sugar adds a touch of elegance to every slice. Perfect for a cozy dessert, an afternoon snack, or even a brunch centerpiece, this apple cake bakes up golden and fragrant in just 35 minutes. Whether you're using it to showcase the season's freshest apples or looking for a crowd-pleaser to share, this easy apple cake is guaranteed to impress with its timeless flavors and effortless preparation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.0 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 2 whole large eggs
- 1.0 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup milk
- 2 whole medium apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round or square cake pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, melt the butter in the microwave or on the stovetop. Let it cool slightly.
Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and milk to the melted butter, whisking until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the diced apples gently with a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it into an even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Dust with powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch of sweetness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2111 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.1 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.9 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 507 mg | 169% | |
| Sodium | 1466 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 367.0 g | 133% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 209.8 g | ||
| Protein | 36.3 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 294 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 943 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
