Description
Indulge in this moist and tender apple cake made from scratch with fresh apples and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfectly balanced flavors and an irresistibly soft texture make this cake an ideal dessert for any occasion. Serve it warm with ice cream and caramel drizzle for a heavenly treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or olive oil)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 cups apples, peeled, cored, and chopped into chunks (Gala, Fuji, or Granny Smith recommended)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (for topping)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform or round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, whisk oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla and Greek yogurt.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chopped apples. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Mix 2 tbsp brown sugar and 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Sprinkle over batter.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Variations: Add nuts, extra spices, or citrus zest for flavor twists.
- Storage: Keeps 2 days at room temperature, 5 days in the refrigerator, or 2 months frozen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
