Simple and Delicious Apple Cake
This moist and flavorful apple cake is packed with juicy apple chunks, making it the perfect treat for gatherings or quiet evenings at home.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Pan
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour This flour serves as the foundation of the cake.
- 1 cup Sugar Adds sweetness and contributes to browning.
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder Leavening agent for the cake.
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness and enhances flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Provides warmth and depth of flavor.
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large Eggs Bind ingredients and add moisture.
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil Keeps the cake moist.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla essence Enhances flavor and aroma.
Fruits
- 3 cups Peeled and chopped apples Use varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with vegetable oil or butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk until mixed.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until light and frothy. Add vegetable oil and vanilla essence, mixing well.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped apples until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a cooling rack.
- Serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or with ice cream.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.