Easy Apple Cake Recipe
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with our mouthwatering Apple Cake Recipe. This delectable dessert captures the essence of crisp autumn days with its tender crumb, sweet apples, and warm spices, making it a delightful treat for any season.
Equipment
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS FOR APPLE CAKE
FOR APPLES
- 3 granny smith apples, (about 2 ½ cups)
- ½ cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
FOR CAKE BATTER
- 1 ½ cup flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ tablespoon baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoon orange juice/apple cider
FOR DUSTING THE PAN
- cooking spray/oil
- 1 tablespoon flour
FOR INSTANT POT COOKING
- 1 cups water
Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLE CAKE
- You will need Cake panGrease the cake pan with some cooking spray, and dust it with some flour. Set it aside.
FOR APPLES
- Peel, core, and dice apples.
- In a bowl, toss apples, walnuts (optional), brown sugar, and cinnamon and set aside.
FOR THE CAKE BATTER
- In a large bowl, whisk oil and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Stir in orange juice, vanilla extract, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until ingredients are well incorporated, no large lumps.Note: The consistency of apple cake batter is dense and thick, unlike the regular cake batter.
- Spoon half the cake batter into the prepared cake pan. Using back of the spoon, smooth out the batter. Next, layer half of the apple mixture evenly on top of the batter.
- Repeat the process. Spoon the remaining cake batter on top of the apple mixture. Using back of the spoon, gently smooth out the batter. Finish with the remaining apple mixture on top of the batter.
INSTANT POT APPLE CAKE
- You will need Instant Pot Cover the pan with a piece of paper towel, and than cover the entire pan with foil.Note: It is important to cover the whole pan, this helps prevent any excess moisture in the cake.
- Add 1 cup of water in the inner pot. Place a trivet, gently place the cake pan onto the trivet.
- Close the lid, vent sealed. Set MANUAL / PRESSURE COOK (high) for 60 minutes. Allow natural pressure release, around 10 minutes.
- Carefully remove the cake from IP and remove the foil, and paper towel. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring the cake onto a serving plate.
- Enjoy a slice of warm, apple cake with some vanilla ice cream!!
OVEN APPLE CAKE
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Place the cake pan in the center of the oven.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring the cake onto a serving plate.
- Enjoy a slice of warm, apple cake with some vanilla ice cream!!
Notes
Please refer to the post for the following:
- Tips For Delicious Apple Cake
- FAQ's
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Easy Apple Cake Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
396
% Daily Value*
Fat
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
12
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
41
mg
14
%
Sodium
246
mg
11
%
Potassium
162
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
52
g
17
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
30
g
33
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
98
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
77
mg
8
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer
Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.
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