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apple cake recipe

Classic Apple Cake

A moist and fragrant apple cake with warm spices, perfect for cozy gatherings or a simple afternoon treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
Filling
  • 2 cups apples peeled, cored, and diced

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla.
  4. Alternate adding dry mixture and milk into the butter mixture until combined.
  5. Fold in the diced apples gently.
  6. Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Best served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.
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