Description
This delicious apple cake is a moist and flavorful dessert perfect for fall baking. Packed with chopped apples and warm spices, it’s an easy-to-make treat that’s sure to please. Serve it warm with whipped cream or ice cream for a delightful finish.
Ingredients
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Dry 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
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Additional:
- 3 cups peeled and finely chopped apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Beat Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat butter, oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and sour cream.
- Combine and Bake: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Fold in apples and nuts. Pour batter into pan and bake for 40-45 minutes. Cool before serving.
Notes
- This cake is delicious served warm with whipped cream or ice cream.
- Dust the top with powdered sugar or drizzle with caramel sauce for added sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
