Fresh Apple Cake Recipe

Mak Erot

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Apr 10, 2025

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Fresh Apple Cake Recipe: A Deliciously Easy Treat

Are you craving a warm, comforting, and utterly delicious cake? Look no further! This fresh apple cake recipe is perfect for any occasion, from a cozy night in to a delightful gathering with friends and family. It's incredibly easy to make, using readily available ingredients, yet the result is a moist, flavorful cake that will leave everyone wanting more.

Ingredients You'll Need:

This recipe makes a delightful 9-inch cake. Adjust quantities proportionally for different sized pans.

• For the Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3 medium apples (such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix), peeled, cored, and diced

• For the Crumble Topping (optional, but highly recommended!):

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Preparing the Cake Batter:

1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch baking pan. This prevents sticking and ensures easy removal.
2. Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Thoroughly combining the dry ingredients ensures even baking and flavor distribution.
3. Cream Butter & Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This step incorporates air, leading to a lighter cake.
4. Add Eggs & Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Alternate Wet & Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined – don't overmix! Overmixing develops gluten, resulting in a tough cake.
6. Fold in Apples: Gently fold in the diced apples.

Making the Crumble Topping (Optional):

1. Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
2. Cut in Butter: Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Baking the Cake:

1. Pour Batter: Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan.
2. Add Crumble: Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the batter (if using).
3. Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Baking time may vary depending on your oven.
4. Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Serving Suggestions:

This fresh apple cake is delicious on its own, but you can elevate it further with a dollop of whipped cream, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce. It's also perfect served warm with a cup of coffee or tea.

Tips for Success:

• Use ripe apples: Ripe apples will provide the best flavor and moisture.
• Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing will result in a tough cake.
• Check for doneness: Use a wooden skewer or toothpick to check if the cake is baked through.
• Let the cake cool completely: This will prevent the cake from crumbling when you slice it.

This recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Enjoy baking and savor every bite of this moist and flavorful fresh apple cake. Let us know in the comments how yours turned out!