Buttermilk Apple Cake
Warm, tender, and bursting with cozy fall flavors, this Buttermilk Apple Cake is a delightful treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Combining the tangy richness of buttermilk with sweet, juicy apples and a hint of cinnamon spice, this moist cake is topped with a caramelized brown sugar crust for a touch of irresistible sweetness. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and ready to serve in under an hour, this recipe is wonderfully simple yet impressively delicious. Whether enjoyed as a dessert, a snack, or paired with your morning coffee or afternoon tea, this cake delivers classic comfort with every bite. Dust it with powdered sugar for an elegant finish, and watch it become your go-to apple dessert for gatherings, holidays, or cozy nights at home. Optimize your baking repertoire with this easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing Buttermilk Apple Cake!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 0.75 cups buttermilk
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 pieces medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the diced apples, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Sprinkle the light brown sugar evenly over the top of the batter for a caramelized topping.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35–40 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, then carefully remove it from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar before serving.
Slice and enjoy your Buttermilk Apple Cake with a cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3095 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.2 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.7 g | 338% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 650 mg | 217% | |
| Sodium | 2838 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 488.5 g | 178% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 282.6 g | ||
| Protein | 45.0 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 390 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 1147 mg | 24% | |
*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.
