Old Fashioned Apple Cake

Old fashioned apple cake.  It’s tried, true and has withstood the tests of time.  There’s something delightful about baked apple desserts.  It’s classic American comfort food.

I usually make this cake and a big batch of applesauce when I have an abundance of apples.  It just so happens I had a surplus of apples, I stocked up at .$39 cents a pound.  Yay!  I prefer to make this cake with applesauce instead of any oils, but you can switch it with vegetable oil if you’d like.  I slice the apples, but feel free to shred, cube or cut them any way you would like.  Raisins compliment this cake wonderfully as does adding a bit of quick oats for texture.  Add in more nuts if you’d like or sprinkle some extra on top.  Add more spices – ginger, nutmeg, cardamon – whatever your taste buds fancy!  Switch up extracts or try a bit of bourbon or rum.  I love making baked goods that leave so much room for creativity.

The batter will be thick and dry – no need to worry and please don’t go and add extra liquids.  As always, when baking with fruits, the juices will moisten everything up.

This cake is very moist and a bit sticky.  Sweet and simple, it’s a perfect dessert for any occasion, any time of the year.  I love it as is but it’s wonderful topped with some whipped cream, caramel syrup or vanilla ice cream.

This is a great dessert to whip up last minute.  It’s simple, quick, and enjoyed by all.  Just ask any great grandma – they can throw one of these together from memory effortlessly.  Tried and true.  Hope you enjoy!

XOXO

-Amanda-

Print Recipe

Old Fashioned Apple Cake

A tried and true old fashioned apple cake. Simple, quick and requires few ingredients or effort.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time50 mins

Total Time1 hr

Course: Desserts

Author: Amanda

Ingredients

• 5 apples - whatever kind you prefer to bake with
• 2 cup flour
• 2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup applesauce
• 1/3 cup crushed walnuts

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 13 x 9 baking dish.
• Prep apples. Wash, peel and slice. Set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cinnamon and baking soda.
• Mix in vanilla extract and applesauce.
• Fold in apples and walnuts.
• Spoon/scrape mixture into prepared 13 x 9 baking dish.
• Bake for 45-50 minutes.
• Let cool, cut and enjoy : )