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A simple, tender apple cake made with fresh apples, cinnamon, and pantry staples. Moist, warmly spiced, and perfect for any occasion.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups chopped apples
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Baking Pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8-inch square or 9-inch round pan.
  2. Peel, core, and chop apples into even pieces and set aside.
  3. Whisk melted butter, sugar, and eggs until smooth. Add vanilla if using.
  4. Fold in flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt just until combined.
  5. Fold in apples, transfer batter to pan, and bake 35–40 minutes until golden and set.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4.5gSodium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

Use firm apples and avoid overmixing for the best texture. Cake tastes even better the next day.

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