Description
This Fresh Apple Cake Recipe is a delightful, moist dessert featuring tender diced apples with their peels intact, blended with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and baked to golden perfection. Ideal for a cozy family treat, it offers a perfect balance of sweetness and spice, enhanced by the rich flavors of butter and vanilla.
Ingredients
Fresh Apple Cake Ingredients
- 3-4 apples, sliced and diced with the peels on
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350° F (175° C) and allow it to fully heat while you prepare the cake batter.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease or spray a 9-inch pie plate with non-stick cooking spray such as Pam and set it aside to be used for baking the apple cake.
- Prepare the Apples: Slice 3 to 4 apples into bite-sized pieces, leaving the peels on for texture and flavor, then set the diced apples aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine both granulated and brown sugars along with the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir well to blend all dry ingredients evenly.
- Coat Apples in Dry Mixture: Add the diced apples to the dry ingredients in the bowl and stir thoroughly to ensure the apple pieces are well coated with the sugar and spices mixture.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate small bowl or glass measuring cup, melt the butter. Add the vanilla extract and egg to the melted butter, stirring to combine these wet ingredients smoothly.
- Incorporate Wet into Dry Mixture: Pour the wet mixture over the coated apples and dry ingredients. Stir everything together carefully until the batter is evenly moistened and no dry patches remain. The mixture will be somewhat stiff but uniformly combined.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Spread the apple cake batter evenly into the prepared 9-inch pie plate, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake the Cake: Place the pie plate in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the cake turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly, then serve warm with vanilla ice cream or freshly whipped cream for an indulgent finish.
Notes
- Keep the apple peels on for added texture and nutrients.
- Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for more complex flavor.
- Make sure to coat the apples well with the sugar and spices mixture to prevent them from sinking in the batter.
- If desired, sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar on top before baking for a crispy crust.
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat slices gently in the microwave or oven before serving.
