Description
Freshly baked apple cake is a delightful autumn treat that combines the sweetness of fresh apples with warm spices, creating an irresistible dessert perfect for any occasion. Its tender crumb and crunchy apple pieces make each bite a celebration of flavor, evoking cozy memories of family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar (or use 1 cup granulated and ½ cup brown sugar)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups chopped fresh apples (preferably Granny Smith)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a rubber spatula until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped apples and nuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg