Gammas Heirloom Apple Cake
Indulge in the timeless charm of Gamma's Heirloom Apple Cake, a perfect blend of nostalgia and seasonal flavor. This moist and tender cake showcases the sweet, aromatic goodness of heirloom apples, enhanced with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. The recipe comes together effortlessly with a classic mix of butter, sugar, and eggs, creating a rich and buttery base. Each bite is studded with juicy apple pieces and optional crunchy walnuts for a satisfying texture. Topped with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, this cake is ideal for cozy gatherings, fall festivities, or as a comforting dessert any time of year. Easy to make and utterly irresistible, Gamma's Heirloom Apple Cake will quickly become a family favorite. Perfect for fall baking, heirloom recipes, or apple desserts, this cake is a delicious way to celebrate the season!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups light brown sugar, packed
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups whole milk
- 3 cups heirloom apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 0.5 cups chopped walnuts (optional)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan, or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the eggs to the butter mixture, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Fold in the diced heirloom apples and chopped walnuts (if using) with a spatula until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cake is fully cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar for a finishing touch.
Slice and serve. Enjoy a slice of warm, comforting Gamma's Heirloom Apple Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4670 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 206.8 g | 265% | |
| Saturated Fat | 102.8 g | 514% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 960 mg | 320% | |
| Sodium | 2809 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 663.5 g | 241% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.8 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 400.9 g | ||
| Protein | 67.7 g | 135% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 506 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 20.3 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 1927 mg | 41% | |
*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.
