Recipe: Moist Apple Cake 🍏🍰
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Description:
Indulge in the comforting aroma and delightful taste of this homemade Apple Cake. Bursting with juicy apples, warm spices, and a tender crumb, this cake is perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to special celebrations.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 pinches of salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup raisins
- Nuts (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
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Prepare the Apples: In a bowl, combine the sugar and thinly sliced apples. Pour vegetable oil over them, ensuring the apples are well coated. Allow the mixture to soak for at least 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Prepare the Batter: In a separate large mixing bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Add the sugar-apple mixture to the beaten eggs and mix until well combined.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice, and vanilla extract. Mix until evenly distributed.
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Mix the Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Fold in the raisins and nuts if using, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Bake: Pour the batter into a greased 10-inch tube pan, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully remove the cake from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Enjoy: Slice the moist and delicious apple cake and serve it either warm or at room temperature. It pairs perfectly with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 814.8
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 5.2g
- Cholesterol: 52.9mg
- Sodium: 741.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 113.7g
- Fiber: 5.2g
- Sugar: 68.3g
- Protein: 10.1g
Recipe Notes:
- For added texture and flavor, consider tossing in a handful of chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans into the batter.
- You can customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of cinnamon and allspice according to your preference.
- This apple cake is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week. Simply warm it slightly before serving for that freshly baked taste.
