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:
- 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.
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Set aside.
- 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.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla:
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add the vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- 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.
- Fold in the Apples:
- Gently fold in the chopped apples until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- 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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