Description
Warm, moist, and bursting with tender apple slices and cozy spices, this Best Apple Cake is perfect for fall or any time you’re craving a comforting dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups peeled and chopped apples (mix of tart and sweet)
- Optional ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Peeled, core, and slice or dice the apples. Toss them with cinnamon and sugar if desired and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in the yogurt or sour cream.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in the apples and nuts if using. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into a greased 9-inch round cake pan or bundt pan. Tap gently on counter to release air bubbles.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce or dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Ideal for potlucks and holidays.
- Can be served warm or at room temperature.
- This cake can be stored in an airtight container for several days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Apple Cake, Dessert, Fall Recipe