Description
This Easiest Ever Moist Apple Cake is a delightfully tender and flavorful dessert that features the natural sweetness of apples combined with warm spices and a crunchy almond topping. Perfect for any occasion, this simple cake requires minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, yielding a moist and delicious treat that doesn’t need any frosting.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups plain/all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp baking soda (bi-carb soda)
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg (or 1/4 tsp freshly ground)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups white sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil (or other plain flavored oil like canola)
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature (~50-55g/2oz each)
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients
- 2 cups apple, chopped
- 1/2 cup raw flaked almonds
- Icing sugar (confectioners sugar) for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F), suitable for all oven types to ensure even baking.
- Prepare Cake Pan: Grease and line a 21 cm (9 inch) springform cake pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ground cloves, and nutmeg until fully combined to evenly distribute the spices.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the vegetable oil and sugar until well blended. Then add the eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth and slightly frothy.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and gently stir with a wooden spoon until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Fold in the chopped apples gently. Optionally, add 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or another nut of your choice for variation.
- Transfer Batter to Pan: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan. Evenly sprinkle the flaked almonds on top for a crunchy texture.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes to 1 hour. Start checking at 50 minutes by inserting a skewer into the center; it should come out clean when the cake is done.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cake from the oven and cool for 10 minutes in the pan. Then remove from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust the top with icing sugar before serving. This cake is deliciously moist enough to be served on its own, but pairs wonderfully with cream or ice cream if desired.
Notes
- Note 1: Using plain or all-purpose flour works best; do not use self-raising or cake flour to maintain the correct texture.
- Note 2: White sugar contributes to the cake’s moisture and sweetness; you may adjust slightly to taste.
- Note 3: Apples should be peeled and chopped into small pieces for even distribution and texture.
- Note 4: A 21 cm / 9 inch springform cake pan is ideal for easy cake release and even baking.
- Optional: Adding chopped walnuts or other nuts enhances texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: apple cake, moist apple cake, easy apple cake, spiced apple cake, autumn dessert, simple cake recipe
