Old Time Apple Cake
Transport your taste buds to a simpler time with this comforting Old Time Apple Cake—a classic dessert brimming with autumnal flavor and rustic charm. Made with freshly diced apples, warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and a tender crumb courtesy of melted butter and a hint of vanilla, this cake is as easy to make as it is delicious. Perfectly moist and speckled with optional chopped walnuts or pecans for a delightful crunch, this one-pan marvel comes together in just 20 minutes of prep time. Whether you dust it with powdered sugar, serve it with whipped cream, or pair it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this vintage-inspired apple cake is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for gatherings or cozy nights in. Don’t miss out on this timeless dessert recipe that’s sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Apples, peeled and diced (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 0.5 cups Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking pan, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly frothy.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the diced apples and chopped nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 15 minutes. Then, carefully remove it from the pan and let it cool completely.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or serve with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3675 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 149.3 g | 191% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.4 g | 342% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 630 mg | 210% | |
| Sodium | 2599 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 561.8 g | 204% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.6 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 351.2 g | ||
| Protein | 49.9 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 211 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 1204 mg | 26% | |
*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.
