Apple Cake Recipe
Description: This Apple Cake boasts a delightful flavor profile that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. While it requires a bit of effort and time, the end result is well worth it, making it a perfect dessert option for special occasions or cozy weeknights. Be prepared for some apple peeling action, but fear not, the shredding process can be made easier with the help of a food processor.
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 401
- Fat Content: 19.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 52.9mg
- Sodium Content: 388mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 53.1g
- Fiber Content: 3.1g
- Sugar Content: 32.7g
- Protein Content: 5.8g
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups white flour
- 1 cup wheat flour
- 1 cup white sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup eggs (approximately 4 large eggs)
- 3 cups shredded apples
- 2 cups chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients:
- Spoon the white flour into a measuring cup, ensuring it’s leveled off.
- Shred the apples using a food processor for convenience.
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Mix Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, blend together both types of flour, white and brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, baking soda, vanilla extract, and eggs until the mixture is moistened.
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Beat the Mixture:
- Beat the mixture for approximately 3 minutes until it’s well combined and smooth.
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Incorporate Apples and Nuts:
- Gently fold in the shredded apples and chopped nuts into the batter by hand until evenly distributed.
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Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan:
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (163 degrees Celsius).
- Generously grease a 12-cup fluted tube pan with shortening to prevent sticking.
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Bake:
- Pour the prepared batter into the greased pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool:
- Allow the cake to cool upright in the pan for 15 minutes to set.
- Carefully transfer the cake onto a serving plate.
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Glaze:
- In a small bowl, prepare the glaze by combining 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 tsp vanilla extract, and 2-3 tsp of milk until smooth.
- Spoon the glaze over the cooled cake, allowing it to drizzle down the sides.
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Serve:
- Once the glaze has set, slice the Apple Cake into generous portions and serve.
Enjoy the delightful flavors of this Apple Cake with your loved ones, savoring each bite of moist cake infused with the sweet essence of apples and cinnamon, perfectly complemented by the nutty crunch of optional chopped nuts. This recipe is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire, making any occasion extra special! 🍏🍰
