Here’s a soft, moist Apple Cake that’s simple and reliable — perfect for fall or anytime you have extra apples.
🍎 Classic Apple Cake
Ingredients (Serves 8–10)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- 2½ cups peeled and diced apples (about 3 medium apples)
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square pan. - Mix dry ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. - Mix wet ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and sour cream. - Combine:
Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
Fold in apples (and nuts if using). - Bake:
Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake 40–50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. - Cool & serve:
Let cool 15 minutes before removing from pan.
Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with caramel sauce.
Optional Add-Ons
- Streusel topping (brown sugar + butter + flour)
- Cream cheese frosting
- Add raisins for extra sweetness
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A healthier version
- A loaf-pan version
- Or a German-style apple cake 😊
