Description
This classic apple cake recipe is moist, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion. It’s easy to make and the combination of apples and warm spices is simply irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium apples, such as Honeycrisp or Gala, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and eggs. Beat in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the buttermilk until just combined.
- Gently fold in the diced apples and nuts (if using).
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use brown butter.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
- Apples can be substituted with pears or other fruits.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Cake
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g