The Ultimate Apple Cake Recipe

To make this recipe, you will need;

 Ingredients

• 2 medium apples (peeled, cored and cut into small (1/2 inch) cubes
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs at room temperature
• 1/2 cup butter (softened)
• 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup warm milk
• 1 tbsp confectioners sugar (optional, for decoration)

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9′ loaf tin then line with a parchment paper.
2. Sift flour, cinnamon, salt and baking powder into a bowl. Set aside
3. In another bowl using a handheld mixer, beat the butter and sugar on high speed until; smooth and creamy
4. Add the eggs and vanilla and continue to beat until light and fluffy
5. Gradually mix in the flour mixture until combined
6. Fold in the chopped apples and pour batter into the pan
7. Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean if inserted in the middle
8. Let sit for 5-10 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack
9. Using a sieve, sprinkle confectioners sugar if using

The Ultimate Apple Cake Recipe

A moist and flavourful dessert combining tender apples and warm spices

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 12

Calories 189 kcal

Equipment

• 1 baking pan 9"

Ingredients

  

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• 2 medium apples peeled, cored and cut into small (1/2 inch) cubes
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs room temperature
• 1/2 cup butter softened
• 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• confectioners sugar optional, for decoration
• 1/4 cup milk

Instructions

 

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9' loaf tin then line with a parchment paper.
• Sift flour, cinnamon, salt and baking powder into a bowl. Set aside
• In another bowl using a handheld mixer, beat the butter and sugar on high speed until; smooth and creamy
• Add the eggs and vanilla and continue to beat until light and fluffy
• Gradually mix in the flour mixture until combined
• Fold in the chopped apples and pour batter into the pan
• Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean if inserted in the middle
• Let sit for 5-10 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack
• Using a sieve, sprinkle confectioners sugar if using

Notes

Please note that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe

Nutrition

Calories: 189kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 164mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 320IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Cinnamon, Dessert, Easy, flavourful, moist

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Tips

1. Don’t overmix: Fold ingredients gently to maintain moisture.
2. Add a crunch: Use almonds for walnuts for added crunch.

Variations and Substitutions

1. Add a hint of nutmeg for extra warmth.
2. Use different apple varieties for unique flavour profiles.
3. Make muffins instead of cake for a convenient snack.