This apple cake is a cozy, sweet treat bursting with tender apple chunks and warm spices, perfect for satisfying your dessert cravings any time of the year.
Looking for an apple cake recipe that’ll make you the hero of dessert time? Dive into this scrumptious journey where apples, cinnamon, and a dash of delight come together in perfect harmony. We’ve got all the apple-tastic details, from ingredient lists to baking wizardry, so grab your apron and let’s get apple-cake-ing!
Apple Cake Delight
Apple Cake Delight is a cozy hug in a cake. This moist, fragrant confection features juicy apples and heavenly spices, making it the perfect comfort food. It’s a universal crowd-pleaser, ideal for any occasion. Just follow the steps, and you’ll bake like a boss.
- Cooking method: Baking
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 50 minutes
- Cuisine type: Dessert
Ingredients
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup of sour cream
- 2 cups of peeled, cored, and diced apples (around 2 medium apples)
- 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with the granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy, around 3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the sour cream, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples and nuts (if using) with a spatula.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Suggestions
- Alternative ingredients: Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for more protein. Replace nuts with raisins for a sweeter bite.
- Garnishing options: Sprinkle powdered sugar on top or drizzle with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk.
- Cooking tips: Don’t overmix your batter; it can create a dense cake. Fresh, crisp apples like Granny Smiths work wonders for this cake.
