Best 6 Delicious Easy Apple Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the irresistible charm of a classic Apple Cake, a timeless dessert that combines simple ingredients with heartwarming flavors. This delightful treat is a symphony of textures, featuring a moist and tender crumb that embraces juicy apple chunks, all enveloped in a delicate dusting of cinnamon sugar.

In this comprehensive guide, we present a trio of Apple Cake recipes tailored to suit various preferences and skill levels. From a classic rendition that embodies tradition to a gluten-free alternative for those with dietary restrictions, and a one-bowl marvel for effortless baking, we've got you covered.

Our Classic Apple Cake recipe stays true to the beloved original, showcasing the harmonious blend of apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg. With step-by-step instructions and a touch of nostalgia, this recipe promises an unforgettable homemade experience.

For those seeking a healthier twist, our Gluten-Free Apple Cake recipe offers a delightful compromise without sacrificing taste or texture. Using almond flour and coconut sugar, this recipe caters to gluten-free and low-carb enthusiasts, ensuring everyone can savor the goodness of Apple Cake.

Finally, our One-Bowl Apple Cake recipe epitomizes convenience and simplicity. With minimal cleanup and a fuss-free approach, this recipe is perfect for busy home bakers or those new to the art of baking. Enjoy the same delectable flavors without the hassle.

So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will transport you to apple orchard bliss. Let's bake a delectable Apple Cake that will warm hearts and create lasting memories.

Let's cook with our recipes!

APPLE CAKE



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Fresh Apple Cake made with grated apples and spices, topped with homemade caramel sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This is a treasured family recipe!

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup butter (, room temperature)
2 large eggs
6 apples (,small/medium size, grated (cored, but keep the peel on))
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
1 cup chopped walnuts (, optional)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until well blended. Add the eggs and mix well.
  • Stir in the freshly grated apple. It may seems like the grated apple is completely taking over the dish - this is a good thing :).
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the dry ingredients. Add to the wet ingredients and mix, just until incorporated.
  • Bake in a greased 9x13 inch pan for 40-50 min, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. (Depending on how large your apples were, you may need to cook it a little longer than 50 minutes).
  • Allow the cake to cool for at least 10 minutes. Serve warm with caramel sauce and whipped cream or ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 kcal, Carbohydrate 50 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 286 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 34 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY APPLE CAKE



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After testing many apple cake recipes with fresh apples, this old-fashioned cake is moist, dense and down-home delicious. Even better, it 's quick to fix and, served warm with whipped cream or a dollop of frozen custard, one of my family's very favorite recipes for decades. -Sherry Ashenfelter, Waterville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-3/4 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups finely chopped peeled tart apples
1 cup chopped walnuts
1-1/4 cups whipped topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and baking soda; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Fold in apples and walnuts., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Serve with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 169mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

EASIEST EVER MOIST APPLE CAKE



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A very moist, perfectly spiced Apple Cake! This is incredibly easy to make - no mixer required. This must be made with fresh apples, not canned. See note 5 for information about different measures in different countries & different oven types. Also, I do not recommend substituting butter for all or part of the oil - it does not come out as moist and you can't taste buttery flavour anyway because of the spice flavourings! FREEZES great!

Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Categories     Cake

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups flour (, plain / all purpose (Note 1))
3/4 tsp baking soda ((bi-carb soda) (Note 1))
3/4 tsp EACH salt, cinnamon and ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg ((or 1/4 tsp freshly ground))
1 1/4 cups white sugar ((Note 2))
1 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs (, large, at room temperature (55-60g/2oz each))
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups apple ( , peeled, cored and cut into 8mm/ 1/3" cubes (~2 large, 3 small) (Note 3))
1/2 cup flaked raw almonds
Icing sugar . confectioners sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F (all oven types).
  • Grease and line a 21 cm / 9" springform cake pan. (Note 4)
  • Place flour, baking soda, salt and spices in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Whisk oil and sugar in a bowl, then whisk in eggs and vanilla.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix with a wooden spoon until JUST combined. Stir through apple (optional: add 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or other nuts).
  • Pour into cake pan. Sprinkle over almonds.
  • Bake for 50 minutes - 1 hr. Check at 50 minutes - it is cooked when a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10 minutes before turning out onto a rack to cool. Dust with icing sugar if using, then serve. This cake doesn't need cream or ice cream because it is so moist, but I wouldn't turn it down!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 113 g, Calories 403 kcal, Carbohydrate 49.9 g, Protein 5.1 g, Fat 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 238 mg, Fiber 2.1 g, Sugar 24.4 g, UnsaturatedFat 17.2 g

DELICIOUS APPLE CAKE



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My husband introduced me to this rich, moist apple cake. It makes a delightful fall treat, especially with vanilla ice cream! I like to use a combination of Granny Smith and Braeburn apples. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Provided by JenniferLynch

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ¾ cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
5 apples - peeled, cored, and sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Whisk sugar into vegetable oil in a mixing bowl. Beat eggs, vanilla extract, salt, flour, and baking soda into the sugar mixture, one ingredient at a time, in that order. Fold apple slices into the batter; pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.4 calories, Carbohydrate 53.1 g, Cholesterol 40.9 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 315.1 mg, Sugar 35.3 g

DELICIOUS, EASY APPLE CAKE



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This recipe was given to me by a co-worker many years ago and it is still a "hit" today.

Provided by Randi Lerch

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 c canola oil
2 c sugar (or splenda)
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 c peeled & chopped apples
3 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1 1/2 c chopped walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 9 X 13 pan. In a large bowl, mix the canola oil, sugar, eggs and vanilla with an electric mixer, until smooth.
  • 2. Add the remaining ingredients BY HAND, mixing well. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes. Then increase the oven temperature to 350 degrees and bake for another 35-40 minutes. Cake will be done when a toothpick comes out clean. No icing required. This cake is moist and delicious. Enjoy!

HOMEMADE APPLE CAKE



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This delicious Homemade Apple Cake gives you made-from-scratch bragging rights, while you throw it together in three easy steps. Cinnamon, apples and walnuts are brought together for a warm, spiced fall treat served up with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This will be a family fall favorite in even less time than it takes to make it.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups shredded peeled apples (about 2 medium apples)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 quart vanilla or cinnamon ice cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch round cake pan with baking spray with flour.
  • In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Stir in vanilla, flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir in apples and walnuts. Spoon into pan.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool 10 minutes longer. Serve warm with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 39 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right apples: Use a variety of apples that hold their shape well when baked, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn.
  • Peel and slice the apples thinly: This will help them to cook evenly.
  • Toss the apples with sugar and spices: This will help to enhance their flavor.
  • Use a bundt pan or tube pan: This will allow the cake to cook evenly.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before glazing: This will help the glaze to set properly.
  • Serve the cake warm or at room temperature: This will allow the flavors to shine through.

Conclusion:

This delicious and easy apple cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. With its moist and flavorful crumb, sweet and tangy apples, and decadent glaze, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a simple and delicious dessert, give this apple cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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