Description
A moist, cinnamon-infused apple cake that marries sweet and tart flavors, perfect for family gatherings or as an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups chopped apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix the wet ingredients—applesauce, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract—until well blended in another bowl.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped apples to ensure even distribution throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly. If using nuts, sprinkle them on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and cool in the pan for 10 minutes, before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For healthier alternatives, consider using whole wheat flour, natural sweeteners, or substitute the eggs. This cake pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream or a simple glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg