Easy Apple Cake

Warm, comforting, and irresistibly easy to make, this Easy Apple Cake is the perfect dessert for both novice bakers and seasoned pros. With tender bites of cinnamon-spiced apples nestled in a moist, buttery cake, this recipe captures the essence of fall flavors in every slice. Ready in just an hour, it combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon with fresh, diced apples for a homemade treat that's as simple as it is satisfying. Whether you enjoy it plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream, this crowd-pleasing apple cake is sure to become a go-to favorite for quick desserts or cozy gatherings.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 medium (peeled, cored, and diced) apples
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups light brown sugar
• 0.5 cups (melted) unsalted butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter. Whisk until smooth.

Step 4

Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the wet mixture and whisk until fully incorporated.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Stir until just combined—do not overmix.

Step 6

Gently fold the diced apples into the batter using a spatula.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with the spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Slice and serve plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1093.7 grams (1093.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2654

Total Fat 110.90g	142%
Saturated Fat 61.30g	307%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 632mg	211%
Sodium 1894mg	82%
Total Carbohydrate 398.70g	145%
Dietary Fiber 15.10g	54%
Total Sugars 245.30g
Protein 37.10g	74%

Vitamin D 136IU	678%
Calcium 337mg	26%
Iron 11mg	61%
Potassium 1018mg	22%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.4%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 58.2%