Apple Cake
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There’s something wonderfully comforting about the smell of apples baking in the oven. This simple Apple Cake is soft, moist, and packed with tender pieces of fresh apples. It’s the kind of cake that feels right at home on a cozy afternoon, whether you’re enjoying it with a cup of coffee or serving it for dessert.
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Why You’ll Love This Apple Cake
This cake is wonderfully easy to make and doesn’t require any fancy decorating. Fresh apples add natural sweetness and moisture. Also, check out the Thanksgiving Centerpiece or Kyiv Cake. It’s delicious warm from the oven, but even better the next day, once the flavors have time to come together. Try my Sharlotka or Apple Vanilla Cookies.
Ingredients
- Flour: All-purpose flour.
- Sugar: White granulated sugar.
- Egg: Fresh eggs at room temperature.
- Oil: Vegetable oil.
- Apples: Fresh apples cut into cubes.
- Baking Powder: Do not skip or substitute with baking soda.
- Vanilla: Use vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste. You can substitute with cinnamon powder.
- Salt: Pinch of salt for taste.
How To Make Apple Cake
Start by preheating your oven to 350oF (175oC). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan. Peel and cut apples into cubes. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs and sugar, then beat until fluffy.
Add vegetable oil and vanilla bean paste. Beat again until fully combined.
Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into the egg mixture. Mix just until combined- be careful not to overmix the batter.
Fold in the diced apples, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake the apple cake in the preheated oven to 350oF (175oC) for about 50 minutes or until the toothpick comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the pan and let it cool to room temperature. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Expert Tips
- Choose the right apples. A combination of sweet and slightly tart apples gives the cake wonderful flavor. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady apples are all great choices.
- Don’t overmix. Once the flour goes in, mix only until the ingredients are combined. This helps keep the cake soft and tender.
- Vanilla can be substituted with cinnamon. If you are a serious cinnamon lover, sprinkle a little over the top before baking.
How to Serve It
This Apple Cake is delicious on its own, but there are plenty of ways to make it extra special. Serve it slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a dollop of whipped cream, or a light dusting of powdered sugar. For breakfast or an afternoon treat, simply pair a slice with your favorite tea or coffee.
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Recipe
Apple Cake
Equipment
- 1 stand mixer or electric hand mixer
- 1 spatula
- 1 9-inch round cake pan
- 1 fine mesh strainer
Ingredients
Apple Cake
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 1 ½ cup white granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 cups diced fresh apples ( about 4 medium apples)
Instructions
How to Make Apple Cake
- Start by preheating your oven to 350oF (175oC).
- Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Peel and cut apples into cubes. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs and sugar, then beat until fluffy.
- Add vegetable oil and vanilla bean paste. Beat again until fully combined.
- Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into the egg mixture. Mix just until combined- be careful not to overmix the batter.
- Fold in the diced apples, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake the apple cake in the preheated oven to 350oF (175oC) for about 50 minutes or until the toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the pan and let it cool to room temperature. Dust with the powdered sugar before serving.
