Apple Cinnamon Nut Cake Recipe
This moist and flavorful Apple Cake combines tender chunks of fresh apples with warm cinnamon and nutmeg spices. Made with a creamy batter enriched by sour cream or Greek yogurt, it’s a perfect comforting dessert for fall or any time you crave a classic apple treat. Optional nuts add a crunchy texture while a dusting of powdered sugar enhances the presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Other Ingredients
- 3 cups apples, peeled and diced (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or a bundt pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, thoroughly whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg to ensure even spice distribution.
- Cream butter & sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This will create a creamy base. Then, add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine batter: Incorporate the sour cream (or Greek yogurt) into the butter mixture until fully blended. Gradually add the dry ingredients to this mixture, stirring just until combined to keep the cake tender. Finally, fold in the diced apples and, if desired, the chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 50 minutes. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- Cool & serve: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before dusting with powdered sugar or adding a cream cheese frosting if you prefer a richer topping. Slice and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangier flavor and a slightly healthier option.
- Use tart apple varieties like Granny Smith for a balanced sweetness and a pleasant tartness.
- Adding nuts is optional but provides extra texture—pecans or walnuts both work well.
- For an extra festive touch, top the cake with a simple cream cheese frosting instead of powdered sugar.
- Make sure not to overmix the batter once the flour is added to keep the cake tender and light.
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