Description
Homemade “Classic Apple Cake” brings warm comfort straight from grandmother’s kitchen, blending sweet orchard apples with delicate spices. Rustic and inviting, this simple dessert promises pure delight you can savor with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 4 medium apples
Dairy and Fats:
- 200 grams (7 ounces) butter
Dry and Wet Ingredients:
- 200 grams (7 ounces) sugar
- 3 eggs
- 200 grams (7 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 180°C (350°F) and thoroughly coat a cake tin with butter or non-stick spray.
- Carefully peel and core the apples, creating two distinct textures: finely chop two apples and thinly slice the remaining two, then gently toss all pieces in fresh lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then incorporate eggs individually, ensuring smooth integration after each addition.
- Sift together all dry ingredients in a separate bowl, then delicately fold into the butter mixture, mixing until just combined to maintain a tender cake texture.
- Gently fold the chopped apples into the batter, ensuring even distribution, then transfer the mixture to the prepared cake tin and artfully arrange the sliced apples on top.
- Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and a slight firmness when gently touched.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar and slice to serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith or Braeburn for best texture and balanced sweetness.
- Toss apple pieces in lemon juice immediately after cutting to prevent browning and enhance flavor complexity.
- Consider reducing sugar by 2-3 tablespoons if using sweeter apple varieties to maintain balanced taste profile.
- Experiment with spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to elevate the cake’s warm, comforting notes without overwhelming the apple essence.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45-50 mins
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 4.5 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg