Old Fashioned Apple Cake
A tried & true Old Fashioned Apple Cake. 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. Quick & easy to make - it requires only a few ingredients.
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 : )
Notes
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 great served as is - but it's wonderful topped with some whipped cream, caramel syrup, maple syrup, honey or vanilla ice cream.
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