Here’s a moist, cozy Apple Cake that’s easy to make and perfect for fall—or anytime 🍎
Apple Cake
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups apples, peeled and diced (about 3–4 apples)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan or a Bundt pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Fold in apples.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool before serving.
Optional Toppings
- Dust with powdered sugar
- Cream cheese glaze (powdered sugar + cream cheese + milk + vanilla)
- Caramel drizzle for extra sweetness
Tips
- Use Granny Smith for a tart bite or Honeycrisp for sweetness
- Add ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans if you like crunch
- This cake stays moist for days
Want a glazed apple Bundt, apple spice version, or old-fashioned apple cake with caramel sauce? 😊