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Apple Cake Recipe

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This Apple Cake recipe is moist, flavorful, and filled with fresh apples and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Made with ingredients like flour, sugar, butter, and apples, this cake is perfect for fall and ideal for any occasion. Whether served plain or topped with a drizzle of caramel or cream cheese frosting, it’s an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert!

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour
  • Baking powder
  • Baking soda
  • Salt
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Ground nutmeg
  • Unsalted butter
  • Granulated sugar
  • Brown sugar
  • Eggs
  • Vanilla extract
  • Fresh apples (peeled and diced)
  • Whole milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven and grease a cake pan.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Cream butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  • Gradually mix in dry ingredients, alternating with milk.
  • Fold in diced apples.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool the cake completely before slicing, or serve warm with caramel sauce.

Notes

  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced flavor.
  • Add chopped walnuts or pecans for added crunch.
  • Serve with vanilla ice cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.

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