Description
A delightful cake celebrating autumn flavors with juicy apples and warm spices, perfect for family gatherings or cozy brunches.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup milk
- A pinch of salt (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or line it with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time.
- Gradually mix in the milk, followed by the flour, baking powder, and spices.
- Fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Mix powdered sugar with a splash of milk for glaze.
- Drizzle over the warm cake and allow to cool slightly before slicing.
Notes
Serve warm for the best flavor. Pairs well with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: apple cake, dessert, fall baking, family recipe, cozy dessert, apple fritter cake