Simple Apple Cake
Enjoy the cozy flavors of autumn with this Simple Apple Cake, a moist and tender dessert brimming with aromatic cinnamon and juicy chunks of fresh apples! Perfectly balanced with warm spices and a soft, buttery crumb, this easy-to-follow recipe comes together in under an hour, making it an ideal treat for last-minute baking or casual family gatherings. The chopped apples folded into the batter ensure every bite bursts with natural sweetness and a delightful texture. Top it off with a light dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant finish, or enjoy it as-is with a cup of tea. Whether you're looking for a fall-inspired dessert or a timeless comfort bake, this homemade apple cake is guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 2 medium Apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8-inch round or square cake pan. Optionally, line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using a mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated before adding the next. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined—avoid overmixing.
Gently fold the diced apples into the batter using a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly using the spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it 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 before serving, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
315 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.8 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 185 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.7 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 27 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 92 mg | 2% | |
*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.
