Fresh Apple Cake
Fresh apple cake is the perfect autumn dessert, blending the sweetness of juicy apples with warm spices. This easy-to-make cake is ideal for gatherings or cozy family dinners, inviting everyone to indulge in its comforting flavors. Serve it warm or at room temperature, and watch as your loved ones savor each delicious bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh apples, peeled and chopped (Granny Smith recommended)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or unsweetened applesauce)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, beat eggs with oil and vanilla until smooth; combine with dry ingredients.
- Gently fold in chopped apples and walnuts if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg