Easy Apple Spice Cake
Embrace the comforting flavors of fall with this Easy Apple Spice Cake, a simple yet irresistibly moist dessert that’s bursting with warm spices and chunks of fresh apples. Perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time, delivering a bakery-quality cake straight from your oven. Crafted with pantry staples like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, every bite offers a delightful balance of sweetness and spice, while the juicy apples add natural freshness and texture. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, this versatile cake can be served solo or paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent touch. With its soft crumb, aromatic spices, and ease of preparation, this apple spice cake is destined to become your go-to dessert during any season.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup milk
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square or round baking pan and line it with parchment paper if desired for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Mix until evenly combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Gently fold the diced apples into the batter until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar, if desired, before serving.
Slice and serve on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3416 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.1 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.7 g | 334% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 647 mg | 216% | |
| Sodium | 2337 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 572.0 g | 208% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.2 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 362.6 g | ||
| Protein | 46.1 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 505 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 1305 mg | 28% | |
*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.
