🍎 Apple Cake
Apple cake is a moist, spiced cake full of tender apple chunks. Perfect for fall, dessert, or anytime you crave a warm, fruity treat!
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk or yogurt
- 2–3 medium apples (peeled, cored, chopped)
- Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts or raisins
🔥 Instructions
- Preheat oven: 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: Flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt.
- Cream butter & sugar: Beat together until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla.
- Combine wet & dry: Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk/yogurt.
- Add apples: Fold in chopped apples (and nuts/raisins if using).
- Bake: Pour into pan and bake 40–50 minutes (or until a toothpick comes out clean).
- Cool & serve: Let cool slightly, then slice. Optional dusting of powdered sugar.
✨ Tips
- Use tart apples (Granny Smith) for balance
- Caramel drizzle or cream cheese frosting makes it extra special
- Can be made in a bundt pan for a beautiful presentation
If you like, I can give you a quick 1-bowl apple cake recipe or a gluten-free version that’s still super moist 🍏🍰
