Here’s a classic Apple Cake recipe that’s moist, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion:
Classic Apple Cake
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 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 ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 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 Greek yogurt
- 3 cups peeled and chopped apples (about 2-3 medium apples)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or a 9-inch round springform pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream the butter with the granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the sour cream or Greek yogurt, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined.
- Fold in Apples and Nuts: Gently fold in the chopped apples and nuts (if using).
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes (for a 9×13-inch pan) or 50-60 minutes (for a 9-inch springform pan), or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
Enjoy your delicious apple cake!
