Here’s a classic apple cake recipe that’s sure to delight:
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 3 cups peeled, cored, and chopped apples (about 3 medium apples)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or a 9-inch springform pan.
- Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in Apples and Nuts: Fold in the chopped apples and nuts (if using).
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack. If using a springform pan, remove the sides before serving.
- Serve: Serve the cake warm or at room temperature. Optionally, you can dust the top with powdered sugar or serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Enjoy your homemade apple cake!
