Best 2 Fluffy Apple Cake Recipes

Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our irresistible Fluffy Apple Cake, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds and captivates hearts. This delectable treat is an embodiment of autumn's charm, brimming with tender apple chunks nestled within a cloud-like, airy cake batter. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy notes, complemented by a hint of warm spices that evoke the essence of the season. The recipe encompasses variations to suit diverse preferences, including options for a classic, gluten-free, and vegan rendition. Embark on a culinary adventure and discover the magic of this beloved dessert, perfect for cozy gatherings, festive occasions, or simply a moment of pure indulgence.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

FLUFFY SWEDISH APPLE CAKE

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This is a favorite cake in Sweden. It's a simple, buttery cake filled with cinnamon-sugar apple slices. It reminds me of a pound cake, but with a yummy apple cinnamon topping. The presentation is made really pretty by arranging the apple slices. You can serve this as a coffee cake or as a dessert. You can re-heat slices in the microwave if you like it warmed. Recipe from Epicurious.

Provided by LifeIsGood

Categories Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 10-12 slices

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

5/8 cup butter (1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons)
1 1/4 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup milk or 1/4 cup water
2 -3 cooking apples (Jonathan, Rome, Granny Smith, etc.)
1/2 cup sugar, for apple slices
1 teaspoon cinnamon
slivered almonds (optional)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F Grease and flour pan, preferably an 8½-inch or 9-inch spring form pan.
Sift together flour and baking powder. Set aside.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl beat butter until light. Gradually beat in sugar until fluffy. Beat in first egg, then second egg. Beat in ¼ cup of flour mixture, then third egg. Slowly mix in remaining flour mixture, alternating with the ¼ cup of milk or water. Pour into prepared pan and smooth top.
Peel apples; core and cut each into 6 to 8 wedges. Mix the ½ cup sugar with cinnamon. Roll apple wedges in cinnamon sugar and press wedges into cake batter all over the entire cake. Sprinkle any remaining cinnamon sugar over the top of the cake, and if desired strew a few slivered almonds over the top (optional).
Bake approximately 1 - 1¼ hours, more or less, depending on pan size, until cake tests done when a cake tester is inserted in the center of the cake. Cool briefly, then remove from pan.

FLUFFY APPLE CAKE

Fluffy Apple Cake image

I learned to make this cake from an old German woman named Ilsa who owned the restaurant I was working in while living in Ireland. She told me the recipe once off the top of her head, I scribbled it down and it has since become one of my most popular dishes (my dad requests one every year at Christmas)! I make at least 6 at...

Provided by Briana Malmstrom

Categories Cakes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 lemon
3 granny smith apples
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional-almond essence)
1/2 c butter or margarine
1/2 c white sugar
1 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
cinnamon
dark or golden raisins
almond flakes, almond slivers or chopped walnuts
1 8 inch round cake tin

Steps:

1. Pre-heat oven to 350f.
2. Grate complete rind of lemon, set aside.
3. Squeeze juice from lemon, set aside.
4. Peel and core apples. Slice them into 1/2 inch thick wedges. (Place slices into lemon juice, to save their color, if preferred)
5. Separate the egg whites from yolks.
6. Cream vanilla, butter and sugar.
7. Add egg yolks to butter and sugar, mix well.
8. Add flour and baking powder, mix well.
9. Add lemon juice and grated rind, mix well.
10. In separate bowl, beat egg whites until VERY stiff.
11. Fold egg whites GENTLY and lovingly into batter with a wooden spoon.
12. Pour into greased 8" cake tin.
13. Place apple slices on top of batter in slightly overlapping, concentric rings from the outside in. (You might have slices left over. Eat them and enjoy!)
14. Sprinkle raisins, cinnamon and almond (or walnut) pieces on top (in amounts that suit your taste).
15. Bake for 30 minutes. I find the exact amount of time seems to change with each cake, so do the butter knife test at 30 minutes, cook a bit longer if knife blade doesn't come out clean from the center.
16. As soon as knife blade comes out clean from the center of the cake, it's done!
17. As soon as cake cools, sift powdered sugar on top if desired for an extra touch of sweetness!

Tips:

Use fresh, crisp apples. This will ensure that your cake is moist and flavorful.
Peel and core the apples before slicing them. This will help to prevent the cake from becoming too soggy.
Toss the apples with cinnamon, sugar, and flour before adding them to the batter. This will help to create a delicious, caramelized coating on the apples.
Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
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 serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the cake to set.

Conclusion:

This fluffy apple cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist, tender crumb and sweet, caramelized apples, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this apple cake a try. You won't be disappointed!