Description
A moist and spiced apple cake topped with rich caramel icing, perfect for family gatherings and autumn evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups peeled and chopped fresh apples
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Caramel icing (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, and eggs until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the chopped apples and nuts (if using).
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake completely on a wire rack before topping with caramel icing.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For the best flavor, use high-quality apples, and ensure your eggs are at room temperature. The cake can be made ahead and freezes well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg