Grandma Webb's Fresh Apple Cake
Indulge in the timeless charm of *Grandma Webb's Fresh Apple Cake*, a heartwarming dessert brimming with rustic flavors and a moist, tender crumb. This old-fashioned recipe combines sweet, juicy diced apples with fragrant cinnamon and a hint of vanilla, creating a perfectly spiced cake that captures the essence of homemade baking. With optional additions of chopped pecans or walnuts, this cake offers a delightful crunch in every bite. Simple to prepare with just 20 minutes of prep time, it bakes to perfection in under an hour, filling your home with its irresistible aroma. Perfect for autumn gatherings or as a year-round treat, serve it plain or elevate it with a dusting of powdered sugar, a drizzle of caramel, or a dollop of whipped cream for a truly comforting dessert.
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Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Vegetable oil
- 3 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 3 cups Fresh apples, peeled and diced
- 1 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or a 10-inch bundt pan.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3
In another large bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
Step 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
Step 5
Gently fold in the diced apples and pecans or walnuts (if using) until evenly distributed.
Step 6
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Step 8
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 9
Serve the apple cake as is, or top it with a dusting of powdered sugar, a drizzle of caramel sauce, or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1809.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5756.7 |
| Total Fat 307.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 42.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 134.4g | |
| Cholesterol 558mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3293.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 735.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 37.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 466.4g | |
| Protein 63.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 123IU | 0% |
| Calcium 294.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 20.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1675.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories