Description
Warm, moist, and bursting with tender apple slices and cozy spices, this Best Apple Cake is the perfect recipe for fall or any time you’re craving a comforting dessert. Topped with a golden caramel drizzle and packed with sweet-tart apples, this cake is not only an easy recipe but also a stunning addition to your table. Whether you’re after quick breakfast ideas, an easy dinner dessert, or healthy snack alternatives (with a few swaps), this cake checks all the boxes. Ideal for potlucks, dinner ideas, or as a go-to for food ideas during the holidays, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups peeled and chopped apples (mix of tart and sweet)
Optional ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
1. Peel, core, and slice or dice the apples. Toss them with cinnamon and sugar if desired and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in the yogurt or sour cream.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
4. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined.
5. Fold in the apples and nuts if using. Do not overmix.
6. Pour batter into a greased 9-inch round cake pan or bundt pan. Tap gently on counter to release air bubbles.
7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Drizzle with caramel sauce or dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Use a mix of apples like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp for best flavor and texture.
To prevent apples from sinking, lightly coat them with flour before mixing into batter.
Cake stays moist for several days and is even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg