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Description
A simple and delicious apple cake made with fresh apples and warm spices. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Alternately mix in dry ingredients and milk until just combined.
- Fold in diced apples. Pour batter into the pan.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for the best flavor.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg