Fresh Apple Cake

Fresh apple cake is a delicious, moist dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. It showcases the natural sweetness and flavor of fresh apples, making it a favorite for apple lovers. Here’s a simple and flavorful recipe to make this delightful treat:

Ingredients:

• For the Cake:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
  • 4 cups peeled, cored, and chopped apples (about 4 medium apples)
• For the Topping (Optional):
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish or a similar-sized cake pan.
2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Set aside.
3. Cream the Butter and Sugars:
   • In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter with the granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla:
   • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add the vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream (or yogurt), beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
6. Fold in the Apples:
   • Gently fold in the chopped apples until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
7. Prepare the Topping (Optional):
   • In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon for the topping. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
8. Assemble the Cake:
   • Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. If using the topping, sprinkle it evenly over the batter.
9. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
10. Cool and Serve:
    • Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature. You can enjoy it plain or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Tips:

• Choose a variety of apples for a more complex flavor. Granny Smith and Honeycrisp are good options.
• If you like nuts, consider adding 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter.
• This cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.

Enjoy baking and indulging in this comforting and delicious fresh apple cake!

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