Lisa's Apple Cake

Lisa’s Apple Cake is a heartwarming dessert that combines tender, cinnamon-spiced apples with a perfectly moist crumb for a treat that’s as comforting as it is delicious. Made with a mix of granulated and brown sugars, this cake has a deep, caramelized sweetness, while warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg give it a cozy flavor twist. The batter comes together quickly with melted butter and vanilla, creating a rich base that’s studded with chunks of fresh apples and optional chopped walnuts or pecans for added texture. Baked to golden perfection in under an hour, this apple cake is a versatile classic that’s equally suited for dessert, brunch, or an afternoon coffee break. Dust it with powdered sugar for an elegant finishing touch, and enjoy it warm or at room temperature. Perfect for fall gatherings or any occasion, this easy apple cake recipe will leave your kitchen smelling divine and your guests asking for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (melted)
• 0.25 cups Vegetable oil
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 3 cups Apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
• 0.5 cups Walnuts or pecans (optional, chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or bundt pan.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the diced apples and chopped nuts (if using) until evenly distributed in the batter.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Once the cake has cooled, dust with powdered sugar if desired. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1579.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4514.1

Total Fat 198.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 75.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 33.6g
Cholesterol 630.3mg	0%
Sodium 2441.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 667.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.2g	0%
Total Sugars 448.8g
Protein 48.9g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 294.1mg	0%
Iron 15.9mg	0%
Potassium 1439.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.4%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 57.4%