Apple Spice Cake
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with this delightful Apple Spice Cake, bursting with tender apples and aromatic spices. Perfect for cozy gatherings or festive occasions, each slice offers a harmonious blend of flavor that will have everyone asking for more. Easy to make and beautifully fragrant as it bakes, this cake is an instant crowd-pleaser that brings back sweet memories and fills your home with love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ¾ cup vegetable oil (or applesauce)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups tart apples (like Granny Smith), chopped
- 1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs until fluffy; mix in oil and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients using a rubber spatula until just mixed.
- Gently fold in chopped apples and nuts if desired.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg