Apple Cake
This incredibly moist and flavorful apple cake is perfect for fall, showcasing the natural flavor of apples with a tender crumb and warm spices. Ideal for brunch, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups peeled cored, and chopped apples
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, combine oil, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped apples.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.