Description
Step-by-Step Recipe for Classic Apple Cake
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cups peeled and sliced apples
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs with sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the melted butter and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the sliced apples.
Baking Instructions
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cooling and Serving Tips
- Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing to ensure clean cuts.
- Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream.