Fresh Apple Cake Recipe
This moist and flavorful cake combines sweet and tart apples with a light cinnamon spice, creating a perfect dessert for any occasion. Topped with a sweet glaze, it’s a comforting treat that will surely be a family favorite.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking pan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Cooling rack
- Fine mesh sieve
Ingredients
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- 2 cups peeled and chopped apple
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup raisins
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup white sugar
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a small fluted tube pan.
- Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt into a bowl and set it aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine sugar, egg, and oil.
- Gradually stir in the sifted flour mixture until combined.
- Fold in the chopped apple, walnuts, and raisins.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
Notes
- You can swap the walnuts for pecans or almonds for a different flavor.
- For a touch of extra sweetness, add a drizzle of caramel sauce over the finished cake.
- If you prefer a lighter texture, you can use half whole wheat flour and half all-purpose flour.