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    Easy Apple Cake

    Sep 23, 2019 / by Laney Schwartz / 36 Comments(updated Dec 6, 2021)
    ★★★★★ from 10 reviews

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    Make your kitchen smell like fall with this easy and flavorful Apple Cake recipe

    This Apple Cake needs to be on your radar for fall. It’s so easy to make, and it has all the classic flavors you associate with the changing seasons. I love a healthy dusting of powdered sugar on top! I’ll be serving this for Rosh Hashanah this year and I’m already excited for these smells to fill my kitchen.

    If you’re a lover of all apple desserts, you’re gonna be OBSESSED with this Easy Apple Crisp as well.

    Apple Cake

    The Best Apples For Apple Cake

    I always reach for Granny Smith when I’m baking this recipe. You could also do a combination of Granny Smith and your favorite type of apple. You get bonus points if you pick them in an orchard while wearing boots and a flannel…but grocery store apples are just as delicious here 😉 Just make sure they’re fresh!

    Apple Cake

    Is Apple Cake very sweet?

    Sweet yes, but not overly sweet. Let’s just say I won’t tell anyone if you serve it for dessert and then eat it for breakfast the next morning.

    Why Apple Cake for Rosh Hashanah?

    Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year! It’s a celebration of sweet new beginnings and fresh starts. Traditionally we eat a lot of sweet foods, like apples and honey, so this Apple Cake is a perfect fit for the holiday. It’s also simple and easy, so it’s easy to make quickly and set aside if you’re busy with other cooking!

    More Apple Recipes

    If you’ve got a kitchen full of apples, you might be looking for more apple recipes! Here are some of my favorites:

    • Puff Pastry Apple Tarts
    • Spinach & Apple Detox Smoothie
    • Baked Apple Chips
    • Open Faced Tuna Apple Sandwich
    • Easy Instant Pot Applesauce
    • Baked Apple Oatmeal
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    Apple Cake

    Easy Apple Cake

    ★★★★★ 4.2 from 10 reviews
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    Make your kitchen smell like fall with this easy and flavorful Apple Cake recipe


    Ingredients

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    • 3/4 cup avocado oil (or coconut oil)
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 3 eggs
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 2 large (or 3–4 small) Granny Smith Apples, finely chopped
    • 1 lemon, juiced
    • powdered sugar for dusting

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a bundt pan and set aside. In a large mixing bowl beat the oil, sugar, eggs and vanilla until well combined.
    2. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and mix well with a spatula.
    3. Fold in the chopped apples and lemon juice. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 45-55 minutes or until lightly browned and a cake tester comes out clean once inserted.
    4. Let cool in pan for 5-10 minutes then flip it out, let it cool completely and dust with powdered sugar.

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      Comments

    1. Jaime

      March 13, 2022 at 5:14 pm

      Yum. Yum!!! So simple, and so good! Will be on repeat for me.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Laney Schwartz

        March 14, 2022 at 12:46 pm

        I’m so glad!! Thanks for leaving a review!

    2. Ro

      January 30, 2022 at 3:41 pm

      Very good . I have made it twice. The first time, I followed the recipe except I used canola oil. Worked fine. The second time I first cooked the apples in about 3/4 of water on the the stovetop with the sugar and cinammon . I also used two cups of flour and half a cup of grounded oatmeal.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Laney Schwartz

        January 31, 2022 at 7:51 am

        Thanks for the great review!

    3. Geeta

      October 24, 2021 at 12:09 pm

      Do you know if you can shred the apples instead of chopping (picky kids)? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Laney Schwartz

        October 25, 2021 at 3:11 pm

        I think that would be great!

    4. Nadya

      October 07, 2021 at 8:18 pm

      I made it with avocado oil and brown sugar instead of white sugar and it turned out really good!! very moist and flavorful! My family with 3 teenagers enjoyed it with vanilla ice scream on top
      Thank you,
      Nadya

      Reply
      • Laney Schwartz

        October 11, 2021 at 3:31 pm

        Oh I love these subs! SO glad you enjoyed!

    5. Dan

      October 10, 2020 at 6:00 am

      Absolutely delicious and so easy!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. Maria Kensey

      October 01, 2020 at 9:12 am

      Is the batter supposed to be the consistency of cookie dough? So thick! Just wanted to make sure this is going to be OK?

      Reply
      • Life is but a Dish

        October 05, 2020 at 6:35 pm

        It should be pretty thick

    7. Kelli

      September 23, 2020 at 8:08 pm

      Can u use butter instead of oil. Curious about the choice of avocado oil? Is it healthier lol

      Reply
      • Life is but a Dish

        September 28, 2020 at 6:39 pm

        I would stick with oil and any flavorless oil is fine

    8. Robyn

      September 21, 2020 at 7:41 pm

      Made this tonight and my teenage grandsons loved it! Moist and not too sweet. I did make a quick glaze with powdered sugar and water. I plan to take some to work to share and will be making it again.

      Reply
      • Life is but a Dish

        September 28, 2020 at 6:40 pm

        Glad you all loved it!

    9. Jessica

      September 17, 2020 at 11:30 am

      Do you have to make it as a Bundt cake? Can you just do a regular cake sheet?

      Reply
    10. Kelle

      October 30, 2019 at 9:04 am

      Delicious!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    11. Maja

      October 29, 2019 at 8:01 am

      Delicious! The batter was a bit thick so I was worried cake will be dry but to my surprise it was moist and yummy. Thanks!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Life is but a Dish

        October 29, 2019 at 2:37 pm

        Yay!

    12. Kristin Tippett

      September 30, 2019 at 11:40 am

      Is the batter supposed to be thick? I thought you mentioned that in stories.
      Mine is in the oven! We will see.

      Reply
      • Life is but a Dish

        October 04, 2019 at 11:12 pm

        Yes!!

    13. shirley

      September 30, 2019 at 10:27 am

      I made this on Sunday as was so excited. The cake tasted like sawdust. So dry and flavourless. I double-checked all the ingredients. Now just trying to figure our if theres a save? Perhaps soak in apple cider? Any ideas? Feeling awful.

      ★

      Reply
      • Life is but a Dish

        October 04, 2019 at 11:13 pm

        I’m sorry to hear this Shirley. I’m not sure what happened. The number one response I get from this cake is how moist it is! Not sure what happened there, I’d love to help you troubleshoot.

    14. Hannah

      September 30, 2019 at 9:13 am

      Can I skip on the lemon

      Reply
      • Life is but a Dish

        October 04, 2019 at 11:13 pm

        Yes

    15. Sara

      September 29, 2019 at 6:31 am

      Excited to try this, but wondering if you can sub almond flour to make it gluten free?

      Reply
      • Life is but a Dish

        October 14, 2019 at 2:22 pm

        It would definitely change the texture

    16. Britt

      September 28, 2019 at 4:39 pm

      How do you grease your bundt pan?

      Reply
      • Life is but a Dish

        October 14, 2019 at 2:22 pm

        I use Pam Baking spray

    17. Juli

      September 24, 2019 at 7:44 am

      Do you peel the apples before chopping?

      Reply
      • Life is but a Dish

        September 27, 2019 at 10:36 pm

        Nope!

    18. Sue

      September 23, 2019 at 10:39 am

      Can you use veg or canola oil instead

      Reply
      • Life is but a Dish

        September 27, 2019 at 10:37 pm

        yes!

    19. Laura

      September 23, 2019 at 10:34 am

      It looks delicious! Can i use honey instead of sugar? Thanks for share your recipes!

      Reply
      • Victoria

        August 29, 2021 at 7:48 pm

        I’m wondering the same thing RE: swapping out sugar for honey!

      • Laney Schwartz

        August 30, 2021 at 3:16 pm

        Hi Victoria, I haven’t tried it. While I think it would work, it might change the texture a bit

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