Here’s a classic, moist Apple Cake recipe—spiced, tender, and perfect for dessert or afternoon tea:
Classic Apple Cake (Serves 8–10)
Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
Optional topping:
- 2 tbsp sugar mixed with 1 tsp cinnamon
- Chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven: 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch (23 cm) round or square cake pan.
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cream butter & sugar:
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract.
- Combine wet & dry ingredients:
- Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Add apples:
- Fold in diced apples gently.
- Bake:
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle with optional cinnamon-sugar and nuts if desired.
- Bake 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool & serve:
- Let cake cool in pan 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature. Optional: dust with powdered sugar.
Tips & Variations:
- Moisture boost: Add 1/4 cup applesauce or yogurt to the batter.
- Spices: Add ground ginger or cloves for extra warmth.
- Caramel drizzle: Drizzle caramel sauce over the cake for a decadent finish.
- Upside-down style: Layer apple slices at the bottom of the pan before pouring batter for an apple-top cake.
If you want, I can also give a quick 5-ingredient apple cake recipe that uses minimal ingredients but is still moist and flavorful.
Do you want me to share that quick version?
