Delight your taste buds with this irresistibly **Moist Apple Cake**, a comforting dessert packed with warm, spiced flavors and chunks of tender, juicy apples in every bite. Perfectly balanced with a blend of cinnamon and nutmeg, this soft and fluffy cake is made from simple pantry staples and comes together with minimal effort in just over an hour. The secret to its incredible texture lies in the combination of buttery richness and moist diced apples, baked to golden perfection. Ideal for fall gatherings, teatime, or as a cozy after-dinner treat, this homemade apple cake is as inviting as it is indulgent. Finish it with a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant touch, and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a mug of warm cider for the ultimate autumn experience.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or springform pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easy release.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Gently fold the diced apples into the batter using a spatula until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar if desired. Slice and serve!
Serving size | 1380.7 grams (1380.7g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 3415 |
Total Fat 113.50g | 146% |
Saturated Fat 66.60g | 333% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g | |
Cholesterol 647mg | 216% |
Sodium 2343mg | 102% |
Total Carbohydrate 571.10g | 208% |
Dietary Fiber 17.80g | 64% |
Total Sugars 362.70g | |
Protein 45.40g | 91% |
Vitamin D 161IU | 803% |
Calcium 479mg | 37% |
Iron 15mg | 81% |
Potassium 1300mg | 28% |
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