Description
A comforting and easy-to-make cake featuring fresh apples, warm spices, and a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup peeled and diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- For the Glaze:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the diced apples and chopped nuts (if using).
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before frosting.
- For the Glaze:
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the milk and bring to a simmer.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the glaze over the warm cake and let it set before serving.
Notes
- Apple Variations: Use Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix of your favorite apple varieties.
- Nut Options: Walnuts and pecans both add a delicious crunch, but feel free to omit if preferred.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
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