Apple Cake Recipe: The Best Easy Dessert for Cozy Gatherings
This Apple Cake Recipe is the best easy dessert for cozy gatherings with its delightful flavors and simple preparation.
Equipment
- 9-inch springform or regular cake pan
- handheld mixer
- small bowl
- rubber spatula
- fine sieve
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour spooned into measuring cup and leveled off
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar plus more for sprinkling over cake
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons dark rum
Apples
- 2 medium baking apples peeled, cored, and cut into ½-inch cubes
Optional Decoration
- confectioners' sugar for decorating cake
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and set an oven rack in the middle position. Grease a 9-inch (23-cm) springform or regular cake pan with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
- Using a handheld mixer, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well and scraping the sides of the bowl. Beat in the vanilla and rum. Add the flour mixture and mix on low speed until just combined. Fold in the chopped apples.
- Scrape the batter into the prepared pan, even the top, and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool on a rack in the pan. Once cool, remove from the pan and dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.
Notes
When selecting apples, use baking varieties that hold their shape like Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, or Braeburn. The cake is best enjoyed fresh but can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 66mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22g
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