Granny Smith Cake
Delightfully moist and bursting with the tart-sweet flavors of fresh fruit, this Granny Smith Cake is the ultimate autumn-inspired dessert. Made with diced Granny Smith apples folded into a warmly spiced cinnamon batter, this cake offers a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess in every bite. The combination of granulated and brown sugars adds richness, while a hint of vanilla enhances the comforting flavors. Baked to golden perfection and optionally dusted with powdered sugar, this easy-to-make cake is ideal for sharing at family gatherings or serving as a standalone treat with a cup of coffee or tea. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and a beautiful homemade texture, this apple dessert will become a go-to favorite for showcasing seasonal apples in a simple yet indulgent way. Perfect for highlighting keywords like “Granny Smith apple desserts,” “easy cinnamon apple cake,” and “fall baking recipes”!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium Granny Smith apples
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 3 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Milk
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray and lightly dust with flour. Set aside.
Peel, core, and dice the Granny Smith apples into small chunks. Set them aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and both granulated sugar and brown sugar using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in thirds, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Fold the diced Granny Smith apples into the batter gently using a spatula.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3996 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.0 g | 150% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.7 g | 314% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 817 mg | 272% | |
| Sodium | 2386 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 707.9 g | 257% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.0 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 448.2 g | ||
| Protein | 56.6 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 448 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 18.1 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 1464 mg | 31% | |
*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.
