Description
Apple cake is a timeless dessert where apples and cinnamon shine. Moist, fragrant, and simple, it’s a bake that feels like comfort in every slice.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups (360 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) baking soda
- 2 teaspoons (4 grams) cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 grams) salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) vanilla extract
- 3 large apples, peeled and cut into large pieces
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) butter
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) heavy cream
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup (100 grams) chopped walnuts (optional)
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 milliliter) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 325F (160C) and coat a 12-cup bundt pan with grease and flour to prevent sticking.
- Carefully sift the dry ingredients together, ensuring an even distribution of flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Using an electric mixer, blend oil and sugars until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the mixture, then mix in vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to maintain a tender cake texture.
- Gently fold chopped apples and walnuts into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Pour the batter into the bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center – it should come out clean.
- Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 20 minutes, enabling it to set and cool slightly.
- Prepare the glaze by combining ingredients in a saucepan and bringing to a rapid boil for exactly 1 minute.
- Carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate and immediately drizzle the warm glaze over the surface.
- Let the glazed cake cool for a few additional minutes before slicing to serve.
Notes
- Swap out walnuts for pecans or almonds to customize the texture and flavor profile.
- Use Granny Smith apples for a tart contrast or mix apple varieties for complex taste depth.
- Reduce sugar by substituting with unsweetened applesauce to create a lighter, less caloric version.
- Line bundt pan with parchment paper for easier cake removal and cleaner presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 16 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 428 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 187 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg