Best 6 Old Fashioned Apple Walnut Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the timeless classic of Old-Fashioned Apple Walnut Cake, a symphony of flavors and textures that evokes nostalgia and comfort. This beloved cake is a delightful treat, perfect for any occasion. With its tender crumb, sweet apples, and crunchy walnuts, it's a true crowd-pleaser.

The recipe includes variations to suit every taste preference. For a moist and dense cake, try the original recipe. If you prefer a lighter texture, opt for the reduced-sugar version. And for those with dietary restrictions, there's a gluten-free alternative that delivers the same delectable flavors.

Each recipe is meticulously crafted with step-by-step instructions, ensuring success even for novice bakers. Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a baking journey that will leave your taste buds wanting more. Embrace the charm of this Old-Fashioned Apple Walnut Cake, a recipe passed down through generations, promising a delightful experience with every bite.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

FRESH APPLE WALNUT CAKE



Fresh Apple Walnut Cake image

Moist cake with wonderful flavor that improves the next day. Needs no frosting.

Provided by LEEMERC

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
3 apples - peeled, cored and sliced
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 ¼ cups vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
  • Combine the apples and the white sugar; set aside. In a large bowl, mix together the brown sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla. Stir in the apple mixture, then the flour mixture. Fold in the walnuts.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.8 calories, Carbohydrate 64.9 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 219.8 mg, Sugar 38.5 g

OLD-FASHIONED APPLE WALNUT CAKE



Old-Fashioned Apple Walnut Cake image

The aroma and flavor of this old-fashioned tube cake will remind you of cakes your grandma made! The apple-walnut combination makes it perfect for fall...and it can be served for breakfast, brunch or dessert.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
3 cups chopped peeled tart apples
2 cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and mace; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in apples and nuts. (Batter will be very stiff.) , Spoon into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan bake at 325° for 1 hour and 25 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool 10 minutes in pan before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Fat 21g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

OLD FASHIONED APPLE CAKE



Old Fashioned Apple Cake image

A moist apple cake that I make in an angel food pan. Sauce is poured over cake when taken out of oven. Delicious!

Provided by TCCLOWN

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 eggs
1 ¼ cups vegetable oil
¼ cup orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup flaked coconut
6 tablespoons butter
1 cup white sugar
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, 2 cups sugar, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Make a well in the center and pour in the eggs, oil, orange juice and vanilla. Mix well. Stir in the chopped apple, nuts and coconut. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 75 to 90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Pour glaze over cake and let stand for 1 hour before turning out.
  • To make the glaze: In a saucepan, combine butter, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and 1/2 cup buttermilk. Bring to a rolling boil and pour over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.5 calories, Carbohydrate 60.9 g, Cholesterol 46.6 mg, Fat 28.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 329.1 mg, Sugar 41 g

APPLE WALNUT CAKE WITH CARAMEL GLAZE



Apple Walnut Cake with Caramel Glaze image

This fresh Apple Walnut Cake with a buttery caramel glaze has all of the warm spices, toasted nuts, and sweet fruit that you crave in a cozy fall dessert!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted and divided
½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, melted
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
½ cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 ½ lbs. Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced into ¼-inch pieces
1 cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, softened at room temperature
½ cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan and set aside.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 477 kcal, Carbohydrate 63 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Sodium 333 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 47 g, UnsaturatedFat 13 g

APPLE-WALNUT CAKE WITH ORANGE GLAZE



Apple-Walnut Cake with Orange Glaze image

I tinkered with a plain apple cake recipe to create this moist, delicious winner. The result: old-fashioned goodness with a heavenly aroma! This cake is the perfect fall treat or holiday dessert, but it's also great as a special breakfast or brunch item. -Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup canola oil
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-3/4 teaspoons apple pie spice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 medium apples, peeled and finely chopped
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
GLAZE:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Coat a 10-in. fluted tube pan with cooking spray; dust with flour, tapping out extra., Beat first six ingredients until well blended. In another bowl, whisk together flour, pie spice, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Fold in apples and walnuts. Transfer to prepared pan., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 65-75 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack; cool slightly., Mix confectioners' sugar, orange zest and enough juice to reach a drizzling consistency. Spoon over warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

APPLE, RAISIN, WALNUT CAKE



Apple, Raisin, Walnut Cake image

The girls and boys in my junior high home economics classes like this cake because it's not too sweet. I like it because it has high fiber and nutritional value-the apples are used unpeeled. Parents who have apple trees are always glad to donate the apples!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups grated apples
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup raisins
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
NON-SWEET FROSTING:
1 cup butter, cubed
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup broken walnuts

Steps:

  • Beat eggs and oil together in a bowl until foamy; add sugar and vanilla and continue to beat. Add apples, beating slightly; set aside. Sift together flour, soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves; add raisins and walnuts to flour mixture. Add flour mixture to egg mixture; beat slightly. Bake at 350° in greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Check for doneness after 25 minutes. , To make frosting, melt butter in saucepan; stir in flour until mixture bubbles. Add milk, stirring with wire whisk until mixture thickens. Cool. Add sugar and vanilla to cooked mixture; mix until smooth and blended. Spread on cooled cake; sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Prep Your Ingredients: Before you start baking, measure and prep all your ingredients. This will ensure you have everything you need and streamline the baking process.
  • Use Room Temperature Ingredients: For optimal results, bring your eggs, butter, and milk to room temperature before mixing. This helps the ingredients blend together more smoothly and evenly.
  • Cream the Butter and Sugar: This step is crucial for creating a light and fluffy cake. Cream the butter and sugar together until they are pale and fluffy, and the sugar has dissolved.
  • Gradually Add the Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix the batter only until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Bake in a Preheated Oven: Always preheat your oven before baking. This helps ensure the cake bakes evenly and prevents it from sinking in the middle.
  • Use a Cake Tester: To check if the cake is done, insert a toothpick or cake tester into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready.

Conclusion:

With its simple ingredients and classic flavor combination, this Old-Fashioned Apple Walnut Cake is a timeless treat that will be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's bake a delicious apple walnut cake together!

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