Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with this Fresh Apple Cake recipe. Moist and packed with apples and warm spices, it’s a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Additional:
- 3 cups peeled and finely chopped fresh apples (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the oil, applesauce, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Blend Batter: Gradually stir in the dry ingredients, then fold in the apples and nuts if using.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 40–45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan before serving as desired.
Notes
- Use tart-sweet apples for the best flavor and texture.
- This cake stays moist for days and is perfect for fall gatherings.
- You can also bake it in a bundt pan—just increase the bake time by 10–15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
