Apple Cake Recipe
Summary
- A simple and delicious apple cake recipe, perfect for a sweet treat or dessert. This moist cake is packed with diced apples and has a golden, slightly crisp top, finished with a dusting of powdered sugar.
All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Eggs 3
- Salt A pinch
- Sugar 150g
- Melted butter 80g
- Milk 180ml
- Flour 300g
- Baking powder 1 tsp
- Diced apples 2
- Powdered sugar To dust
Tools You'll Need
- Pan
- Loaf pan
- Oven
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Wooden spoon
- Parchment paper
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Egg?
- 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water (rest 5 min) — Per egg, best in baking.
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce — Per egg, in sweet baked goods.
- 1/4 cup silken tofu, blended — Per egg.
No Butter?
- 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
- Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
- Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)
No Milk?
- Unsweetened almond / soy / oat milk (1:1)
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water (per 1 cup)
No Baking powder?
- 1/4 tsp baking soda + 1/2 tsp cream of tartar (per 1 tsp)
- 1/4 tsp baking soda + 1/2 cup buttermilk (replace some liquid)
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Combine Wet Ingredients
Add 3 eggs, a pinch of salt, and 150g of sugar to a large mixing bowl. until the mixture is light yellow and well combined.
Step 2: Add Butter and Milk
Pour 80g of melted butter into the egg mixture and again until fully incorporated. Then, add 180ml of milk and until smooth.
Step 3: Incorporate Dry Ingredients
Add 300g of flour and 1 teaspoon of baking powder to the wet mixture. Using a wooden spoon, gently mix until just combined and no dry streaks of flour remain.
Step 4: Fold in Apples
Add 2 apples to the batter and gently fold them in with the wooden spoon until evenly distributed.
Step 5: Prepare and Bake
Line a 16cm x 20cm loaf pan with parchment paper. Pour the apple cake batter into the prepared pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (approximately 355°F) for , or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 6: Serve
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.
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