Fresh Apple Cake
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of this Fresh Apple Cake, perfect for cozy autumn days. With a tender crumb and a fragrant mix of spices, each slice delivers a delightful experience that evokes fond memories of baking with loved ones. This easy-to-make cake is ideal for gatherings or as a comforting treat paired with coffee.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups firm apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and chopped
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan or 9×13-inch dish.
- 2. In a bowl, toss the chopped apples with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- 3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- 4. Mix eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, granulated and brown sugar in a separate bowl until smooth.
- 5. Fold the apple mixture into the wet ingredients, then add the dry ingredients gradually.
- 6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- 7. Let cool before serving; enjoy plain or topped with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg