Description
A tender, spiced cake packed with fresh apple chunks, perfect for fall baking or a comforting dessert any time of year. Lightly sweet and naturally moist from the fruit, it pairs beautifully with a cup of coffee or tea.
Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients (9-inch round or 8×8-inch pan):
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup plain yogurt or sour cream
2 cups peeled and chopped fresh apples (about 2 medium apples)
Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
📝 Instructions:
Preheat Oven:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or 8×8-inch pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Cream Butter & Sugars:
In a large bowl, beat butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs & Vanilla:
Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
Incorporate Yogurt & Dry Ingredients:
Mix in yogurt, then gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
Add Apples & Nuts:
Gently fold in chopped apples and nuts (if using).
Bake:
Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 40–50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool & Serve:
Let cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally dusted with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Apple Varieties: Use sweet-tart apples like Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala for the best flavor.
- Moisture Tip: Avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
- Flavor Twist: Add ½ teaspoon ginger or allspice for extra spice depth.
- Make-Ahead: Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Cake
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American