Description
This Best Apple Cake recipe is the ultimate moist apple dessert made with fresh apples, warm cinnamon, and a touch of nutmeg. Perfect for fall baking, this easy apple cake is great for family gatherings, holidays, or a cozy weekday treat.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups chopped apples
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla extract.
3. Add in flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix until just combined.
4. Fold in chopped apples and walnuts if using.
5. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
6. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7. Let cool in pan for 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or chilled.
Notes
Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for balanced flavor.
Don’t overmix the batter; it should be thick but not dry.
Add walnuts for texture or skip for a nut-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg