My Grandmother's Apple Cake

Transport your taste buds back to cozy family gatherings with "My Grandmother's Apple Cake," a timeless dessert brimming with nostalgia and fall-inspired flavors. This moist and tender cake features a perfect blend of sweet diced apples, warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and a buttery crumb that melts in your mouth. Made with simple pantry staples and a touch of love, it's an easy-to-follow recipe that takes just 20 minutes of prep and fills your home with the inviting scent of baked apples. Topped with a light dusting of powdered sugar for a delicate sweetness, this classic apple cake is the epitome of comfort and is perfect for any occasion—from casual brunches to holiday feasts. Serve it warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an irresistible treat that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 0.75 cups Unsalted butter (softened)
• 1.25 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups Brown sugar (packed)
• 3 pieces Large eggs
• 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cups Whole milk
• 3 cups Apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for sprinkling)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or a similarly sized cake pan.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined, being careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Gently fold in the diced apples using a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and use the spatula to smooth the top into an even layer.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 9

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Once cooled, sprinkle the top with powdered sugar for a touch of sweetness (optional). Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1816.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4503.4

Total Fat 169.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 99.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 967.5mg	0%
Sodium 2427.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 713.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.2g	0%
Total Sugars 450.5g
Protein 58.6g	0%

Vitamin D 288.0IU	0%
Calcium 550.8mg	0%
Iron 18.7mg	0%
Potassium 1668.6mg	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: 33.1%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 61.9%