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Easy Apple Cake

Moist Easy Apple Cake that Everyone Will Love

This Easy Apple Cake is a delightful, simple dessert with sweet-tart apples and warm spices, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Batter
  • 0.5 cup Butter salted, room temperature
  • 2 Eggs room temperature
  • 2 cups Red Apples peeled & sliced
  • 1 cup Whole Milk 3.25%, room temperature
  • 2 tsp Vanilla
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
For the Topping
  • 3 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Stand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin pieces.
  3. In a bowl, beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Mix baking soda, baking powder, and vanilla into the batter until just combined.
  6. Gradually pour in the milk, mixing until smooth and creamy.
  7. Fold in the flour gently until incorporated.
  8. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, layer apples, and then cover with remaining batter.
  9. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the cake batter.
  10. Bake for 35-45 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  11. Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter. Choose a mix of apples for optimal flavor.

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