Simple Apple Cake

 

Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Apple Cake that’s easy to make and full of flavor!

Ingredients:

• 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, and chopped)
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sour cream (or plain yogurt)

Optional:

• Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9-inch round or square cake pan with parchment paper.

2. Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and chop the apples into small pieces. Set aside.

3. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.

4. Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

5. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.

6. Add dry ingredients and sour cream: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream, and mix until just combined.

7. Fold in the apples: Gently fold the chopped apples into the batter until evenly distributed.

8. Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few crumbs.

9. Cool and serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving.

This simple apple cake is moist, flavorful, and perfect for dessert or as a snack with tea or coffee! Enjoy!