Easy Apple Cake Recipe – A Moist and Delicious Fall Dessert You’ll Love!

Introduction

When autumn rolls around, nothing satisfies your sweet tooth like a warm, moist apple cake. Ella Chef brings you an easy apple cake recipe that’s perfect for fall. This cake is bursting with tender apples, spiced with cinnamon, and topped with a buttery, sweet crumble that will leave you craving more. Whether you’re serving it at a family gathering, enjoying it with a cup of coffee on a crisp fall day, or taking it to a fall celebration, this apple cake will quickly become a favorite. It’s simple to make and delivers all the cozy fall flavors we love.

Easy Apple Cake

This easy apple cake recipe is a moist and delicious fall dessert, filled with tender apples and warm spices. It’s simple to make and perfect for cozy gatherings!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 1 minute min

Servings: 12 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 280

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup apples, peeled and chopped about 2 medium apples
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

 

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Stir in the milk, vanilla extract, and chopped apples until combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 80IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This easy apple cake is perfect on its own or served with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy the warm, cozy flavors of fall with every bite!

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How to Make the Recipe

1. Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan to ensure the cake comes out easily.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Add milk, vanilla, and apples: Stir in the milk, vanilla extract, and chopped apples until smooth and well-combined.
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this will make the cake dense.
6. Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion

This Easy Apple Cake is the ultimate fall dessert. Its warm spices and tender apples create the perfect balance of flavor and texture. Whether you serve it as a stand-alone treat or with a scoop of ice cream, it’s sure to become a go-to dessert for the autumn months. Enjoy every cozy bite of this delicious cake!