Fresh Apple Cake
Fresh Apple Cake is a soft, cinnamon-spiced cake filled with fresh apple pieces and baked to golden perfection. It is simple, delicious, and ideal for serving warm with caramel sauce or ice cream.
Ingredients
- 3 cups peeled apples, finely chopped
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs, sugar, and oil until smooth.
- Add vanilla, then stir in apples.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine dry ingredients with the apple mixture and mix gently.
- Fold in nuts if using.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before cutting.
- Serve warm with whipped cream, caramel sauce, or ice cream.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith.
- Avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
- Add raisins for extra sweetness.
- Substitute half the oil with applesauce for a lighter version.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to three days.