Fresh Apple Cake
A warm and comforting dessert that captures the essence of fall with sweet apples, cozy spices, and a delightful crunch from nuts.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups diced apples (about 4-5 medium apples) Use tart apples like Granny Smith or crisp ones like Honeycrisp.
- 2 cups granulated sugar Adjust sweetness based on apple variety.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour blend.
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Feel free to add a pinch more for extra flavor.
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) Adds a delightful crunch.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Fold in the diced apples.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the apple mixture until just mixed. Be careful not to overmix.
- If desired, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
Baking
- Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
- Cut into squares and enjoy with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also use frozen diced apples—drain any excess liquid first.