Apple Thyme Cake
Delight your taste buds with this Apple Thyme Cake, a harmonious blend of sweet, spiced apples and aromatic fresh thyme that adds a sophisticated twist to a classic dessert. Perfectly moist and tender, this cake is infused with warm cinnamon, tangy buttermilk, and a duo of granulated and brown sugars for a rich, caramelized flavor. The addition of diced apples provides bursts of natural sweetness, while a sprinkling of fresh thyme leaves brings an unexpected herbal note that elevates this dessert to gourmet status. Whether dusted with powdered sugar for a simple finish or paired with vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat, this easy-to-make cake is ideal for fall gatherings, brunches, or any time you crave a uniquely flavorful bake. Ready in just over an hour, it’s a show-stopping yet approachable dessert you’ll want to make again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar, packed
- 0.75 cups Unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 pieces Eggs, large
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.75 cups Buttermilk
- 2 cups Apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 tablespoons Fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
Add the eggs, one at a time, to the sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined after each addition.
Gently fold in the diced apples and fresh thyme leaves until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3841 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 163.2 g | 209% | |
| Saturated Fat | 98.1 g | 490% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 780 mg | 260% | |
| Sodium | 3089 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 570.5 g | 207% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 362.2 g | ||
| Protein | 45.6 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 477 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 1267 mg | 27% | |
*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.
