Merryfield Apple Cake

Delightfully spiced and bursting with apple goodness, the Merryfield Apple Cake is a cozy dessert perfect for any season. This rustic cake combines tender chunks of fresh apples with warm cinnamon and a hint of vanilla, creating a moist and flavorful treat that’s easy to make from scratch. Topped with a sprinkle of brown sugar for a subtly caramelized finish and optional powdered sugar for an elegant touch, this cake is as beautiful as it is delicious. Ready in just over an hour, it’s the ideal recipe for family gatherings, brunch spreads, or a comforting after-dinner indulgence. Serve it on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream for the ultimate homemade apple dessert. Keywords: apple cake recipe, homemade apple dessert, cinnamon apple cake, easy fall desserts, moist apple cake.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter
• 1.25 cups Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups Whole milk
• 2 cups Apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Gently fold in the diced apples using a spatula.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth out the top with a spatula.

Step 8

Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the top of the batter for a caramelized topping.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar, if desired, before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1226.8 grams (1226.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2833

Total Fat 64.60g	83%
Saturated Fat 33.90g	169%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 511mg	170%
Sodium 2289mg	100%
Total Carbohydrate 537.60g	195%
Dietary Fiber 18.90g	68%
Total Sugars 330.40g
Protein 43.20g	86%

Vitamin D 136IU	678%
Calcium 343mg	26%
Iron 14mg	77%
Potassium 1083mg	23%

*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: 20.0%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 74.0%