Nana's Best Classic Apple Cake Recipe
This simple and delicious apple cake recipe is perfect for beginners and will be a hit at any occasion. With only a few ingredients and minimal prep, you can whip up this tasty treat in no time! Get ready to indulge in a slice of sweet and tender goodness.
Equipment
Ingredients
For the apple cake:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour or a cup-for-cup gluten-free baking mix
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 cup Honeycrisp apple peeled and chopped, approximately 1 large apple
- 1 cup Granny Smith apple peeled and chopped, approximately 1 large apple
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or equal amount vanilla extract
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
For the cinnamon topping:
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
For the powdered sugar glaze:
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar. Add the chopped apple and stir to combine.
- In a separate smaller bowl, whisk eggs, vanilla, oil, and yogurt briefly just to break up the egg yolks.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and gently mix with a wooden spoon until combined. Be careful not to over mix. Spoon batter into prepared cake pan.
- To make the cinnamon topping, combine cinnamon, sugar, and melted butter. Mix together with a fork until lumpy and wet. Sprinkle over cake batter.
- Bake cake for approximately 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Transfer cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the glaze, mix together powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of milk. Stir until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add an extra tablespoon of milk. Drizzle glaze over the cooled cake.
Nutrition
Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 132IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 2mg
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