Easy Apple Cake Recipe You’ll Want to Make Every Week

The terms cozy, warm, sweet, homemade, and perhaps even just a little stressful are how I would describe this Apple Cake. It’s soft, moist, tender apple-and-cinnamon-laden goodness. And the best thing is you need no fancy stuff or special baking skills for it. If you’ve got just a couple of apples lying around, they will be magically transformed into this cake.

What is Apple Cake?

Apple Cake is very rustic and very simple. It is one of those cakes that incorporates chopped-up apples into a lightly spiced, tender cake. One of those cakes that speaks of fall in every single bite: sweetish, slightly tart, hints of cinnamon goodness. Goes great as a pick-me-up, brunch, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)

Wet ingredients:

• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Add-ins:

• 2 cups apples, peeled and chopped (about 2 medium apples)
• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

How to Make Apple Cake

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-by-9-inch baking pan lightly.
2. Mix in a bowl the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon with the dry ingredients.
3. In another bowl, the eggs, oil, sugar, and vanilla are stirred together until well combined for the wet ingredients.
4. Add dry mix into wet mix and stir until just combined; do not overmix.
5. Gently fold in apples and nuts into the batter with a spatula.
6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
8. Allow approximately ten minutes to cool, then cut up and enjoy!

Storage Tips

• Allow the mixture to stand at room temperature, sealed airtight, for a total of 3 days.
• The cake can then be left in the fridge for about a week while remaining fresh.
• You can freeze the slices for two months, wrapped up individually for the satisfyingly quick snack option.

Serving Suggestions

• Just a slight sprinkling of powdered sugar will complete the off-white style.
• Maybe drizzle some whipped cream or vanilla ice cream over it for some eating fun.
• Warmed slices are indulgent when served with coffee or tea.

Pro Tips & Variations

• If you want a little zing, choose Granny Smith apples.
• If texture is what you’re after, you can also add some raisins or shredded coconut.
• If texture is what you want, you can also add raisins or shredded coconut.

FAQs

1. Can we use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose?

Yes, though the end result will be a little denser. If you mix half of each together, the sweetness will balance.

2. Isn’t it too sweet?

Not at all. It is pleasantly sweet but not overbearingly so!

4. Can I skip the nuts?

Definitely! Nuts add a bit of crunch, but it’s still a lovely cake without them.

3. Is it safe for people allergic to dairy to eat?

Absolutely! It is dairy-free.

Try it!

One of those recipes that never fails-an apple cake. Easy, quick, and just simply flavorful; when you’re in the mood for spiced and warm with lots of apple goodness, this is it. One of your best ones should grab this, and I am sure this will become your go-to recipe.