Description
This Easiest Ever MOIST Apple Cake is a simple yet delicious dessert made with fresh apples, warm spices, and a tender crumb. Bursting with flavor from cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, this moist cake is perfect for any occasion. Topped with crunchy flaked almonds and a dusting of icing sugar, it requires minimal effort and ingredients to create a comforting homemade treat.
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
- 2 large eggs (at room temperature, approx. 55-60g each)
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups apple, peeled, cored, and cut into 8mm (1/3″) cubes (~2 large or 3 small apples)
Toppings
- 1/2 cup flaked raw 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 Pan: Grease and line a 21 cm (9 inch) springform cake pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease removal.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ground cloves, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the vegetable oil and sugar until blended, then whisk in the eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients and gently mix using a wooden spoon until just combined. Fold in the diced apples. Optionally, you may add 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or other nuts for extra texture.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Transfer the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan and sprinkle the flaked raw almonds evenly over the top.
- Bake: Place the cake in the oven and bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour. Start checking at 50 minutes by inserting a skewer into the center; the cake is done when it comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with icing sugar before serving. This moist cake is delicious on its own or paired with cream or ice cream if desired.
Notes
- Note 1: Plain or all-purpose flour is preferred; baking soda acts as the leavening agent.
- Note 2: White sugar adds sweetness and moisture; you can adjust to taste.
- Note 3: Using fresh peeled and cored apples cut into small cubes ensures the cake remains moist and flavorful.
- Note 4: Greasing and lining the springform pan helps with easy removal and prevents sticking.
- Optional add-ins: Chopped walnuts or other nuts can be stirred into the batter for added crunch.
- This cake is moist enough to be served without cream or ice cream, but pairing with them enhances the experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: moist apple cake, easy apple cake recipe, spiced apple cake, autumn dessert, simple cake recipe
