Apple Cake
Apple Cake is a moist, tender dessert filled with chunks of fresh apples, warm cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla. It’s simple to make, deliciously spiced, and perfect for fall gatherings, afternoon tea, or as a sweet treat anytime of the year. Enjoy it plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 3 cups apples peeled and diced (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
- Powdered sugar optional, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan or bundt pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cream butter & sugars: In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Combine batter: Mix in sour cream, then gradually add dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in apples and nuts (if using).
- Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool & serve: Let cool before dusting with powdered sugar or topping with cream cheese frosting.
Notes
- For extra moisture, substitute half the butter with applesauce.
- Best apples for baking: Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Braeburn, or Fuji.
- Store covered at room temperature for 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- This cake freezes well—wrap tightly in plastic and freeze up to 2 months.